| It seems like fishing has been around forever even | | | | easier to locate any time of the day. Another reason |
| though the techniques have changed greatly over time. | | | | fall is a great time of year to fish for bass is because |
| People fish for many different reasons such as for | | | | they appear to be very hungry during this time and |
| food, fun and for sport. Bass is one of the top species | | | | tend to go after almost anything you throw their way. |
| of fish that many anglers go after. It doesn't matter | | | | Best Techniques |
| why you go fishing the goal is basically the same, | | | | Although the bass tend to chase just about anything |
| catch as many big bass as possible. To help | | | | the technique you use can still make a difference and |
| accomplish the best results it is important to know | | | | help you bring in more bass at the end of the trip. The |
| what factors affect bass fishing and when you can | | | | techniques you use will need to change each season if |
| get the best results. | | | | you want to get the most from all your fishing trips. |
| Any experienced angler knows the seasons make a | | | | Some techniques are more suited for fall bass fishing |
| big difference when fishing for bass. Each season has | | | | than others. Different techniques will also be needed |
| unique qualities that make it different from the other | | | | when fall bass fishing in different areas such as lakes, |
| seasons. They each require you to change the | | | | rivers and creeks. |
| techniques you use to get the best results when bass | | | | Normally, the bass will follow the same path they |
| fishing. The two main seasons for bass fishing is the | | | | traveled in the spring so if you are fishing in familiar |
| spring and fall. During the spring the bass are getting | | | | territory you may have an advantage because you |
| ready to spawn and they are very active. So what | | | | already know what their regular pattern will be. If you |
| makes fall bass fishing so unique? | | | | are fishing in a new area, then you can start out by |
| There are several reasons why fall is a great time to | | | | looking for places where the inlets are located. You will |
| catch bass starting with the fact that the temperature | | | | get better results when you use bait that is similar to |
| of the water will be cooler. This makes a big | | | | the foods that are found in the area naturally. So take |
| difference in the way the bass respond to your bait. | | | | some time to examine the area before you begin. |
| The cooler waters provide more oxygen in the water, | | | | Since the bass will go after about any thing you throw |
| which normally liven up the bass a bit. When they are | | | | at them during this season you shouldn't have any |
| more active they will be more likely to take the bait | | | | trouble choosing bait but to help you get started here |
| you are offering them. | | | | are some of the most popular choices. Top water bait |
| It is also the time of year that the bass tend to group | | | | such as minnows, chug bugs and zara spooks are |
| together in schools. This is a good time for the angler | | | | great choices. Plastic worms, lizards and crawls along |
| because it makes it so much easier to catch more | | | | with slower rolling spinner baits are also great. You |
| bass in a shorter period of time. Since the water is | | | | may even have some good luck with crankbaits and |
| cooler everywhere during this time of year the bass | | | | jig combos as well. |
| can be found in more shallow water so they are | | | | |