The case for going back to familiar water
A repeat visit can reveal more than another new pin.
Use the knowledge you earned
A familiar route, known access, and a remembered landing position remove practical questions. That leaves more attention for observing conditions and improving the presentation. Revisiting is not a lack of adventure; it can be a way to notice what novelty previously kept you from seeing.
Bring one fresh question
Return with a modest change to investigate rather than trying to recreate a past catch. Weather and water may be different. Keep the comparison specific enough that the old notebook entry helps without turning it into a prediction.
Keep the place current
Familiarity does not replace checking access and local instructions. Paths, restrictions, and conditions change. Renew the practical information and let the previous visit be a starting point rather than a guarantee.