Fall Techniques for Catching Bass
by Capt. Mike Gerry
One of the great things about fishing in the fall is the variety of patterns you can use to catch fish. There are so many different techniques that work in the fall that you can choose your pattern and most times have some very successful days. The key is making some basic observations and putting your pattern to work.
Activity from bait fish generally lead to a catching fish in the fall. If you pull up to an area and the bait fish are active, or there being pushed by feeding bass you have great chance of being successful. The technique you decide on at that point is pretty wide open! When the fish are feeding there are so many different techniques that work that the choice is yours. If you’re a top water fisherman, then have at it; if you like pulling crank baits, that would work also. The important thing is that in the fall the bass are always active and how you catch them is your decision. Bass will feed for a couple of months, just about all day long this time of year, and you can put your favorite lure to work and catch fish!
I've started the day many times fishing top water in the fall, and seen it be successful from daylight to dark; I've also used crank baits, or spinner baits and had the same results. Fall fishing is always easy and it gives you a chance to fish your preferred pattern. Anytime you're fishing what you like the best, your confidence is high and that makes you successful on the water.
Editor's Note: As fall is a prolific time of year, it is a great opportunity to work with a new bait, or style of fishing. There probably are various areas of the bodies of water that hold fish, but that were not very productive catching them due to limited bait choice or presentation style. Use this time of year to learn, the more fish you catch, the more confident you will become.
Lastly if you are blessed with a young child that is learning to fish and has limited skills, the fall provides a great time of year to get him or her to the lake. Generally in the fall, the spring spawn small fish show up all over the lake feeding and hitting anything and everything. Nothing turns a young person on to fishing better than catching and the fall is a great time to catch them and make your young person smile!
About the author: Captain Mike Gerry
Living in the North Alabama Area since the 70's and fishing Lake Guntersville for over 35 years. I have many published fishing articles world wide in magazines, newspapers and on-line magazines. I offer the most comprehensive information for Lake Guntersville, fishing tips, reports, and featured articles. I challenge you to utilize my Professional Guide Service and compare the knowledge, friendliness and good time on the water to anyone. Captain Mike Gerry can be reached at his website for Fish Lake Guntersville Guide Service at www.fishlakeguntersvilleguideservice.com or by phone at (256) 759-2270. Email bassguide@comcast.net
