RE: puddle jumpin
I puddle jump alot! Around here feeder ponds near big water hold lots of birds. They're looking for food and safe place to lay up for a while away from the pressure.
I usually set up on an 8 acre pond and have about 5 others nearby. All are within a 1/4 to 1/2 mile from a lake. I hunt the dekes until around 10:00 am then jump the ponds on the way home.