Where Do Bass Go During The Fall Transition? ( And How To Catch Them )
Fall is fast approaching! If your fish are starting to disappear and you don't know why, you're not alone! As the nights get cooler the bass fishing changes over night. Bass transition toward their Fall patterns and many anglers are left wondering what happened. We're here to help!
The Fall Transition comes much earlier than most anglers realize. Its not a slow progression either, in most situations, bass will begin their movements overnight. One day you're on an awesome topwater bite, the next you can't find a fish. When this happens its time to step back and look at what is motivating these fish to move. Whether you're targeting shallow bass or deep, the bass' next movement is motivated by the baitfish's location. As the bait begins to gather, so will the bass.
If your fish are out deep, expect them to begin gathering on the best structures. Expect to find them on corners of creek channel bends, along long tapering points that break to deep water, and later you can expect them to transition toward the backs of deep coves. Shallow fish will abandon the scattered weeds in favor of thick weed clumps and hard structure. As the seasons progress these fish will begin bunching up along ambush points and pockets.
Below is a breakdown of the gear we recommend using during these conditions. We've included rigging components where applicable and even included our favorite colors for each technique. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
DEEP CRANKS...
•River2Sea Tactical DD 75 Crankbait: https://bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors: Mirrored Minnow, Glass Minnow, DD Minnow
•Rapala DT 16 Crankbait: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr
Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Helsinki Shad
SWIMBAIT...
•Bacca Burrito Swimbait (5" and 6"): https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW
Colors: Tactical Shad, Who Dat
SPOONS...
•Nichols Flutter Spoon: https://bit.ly/2ICAGKL
Colors: Purple Threadfin, Shattered Grass Silver Scale
OFFSHORE TOPWATER...
•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE
Colors: Sexy French Pearl, GP Pro Blue 2
SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...
•River2Sea Biggie Poppa: https://bit.ly/2ahCzvo
Colors: Abalone Shad, Mullet
•Jabber Jaw: https://bit.ly/3z7hVdH
Colors: Lucky Charm, Green Gizzard Shad
•Spro Baby Fat John 50: https://bit.ly/2V03giW
Colors: Matte Shad, Honey Shad
CHATTERBAIT...
•JackHammer Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/2popvj6
Size: 1/2 oz
Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Clear Water Shad
•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7
Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad
UNDERSPINS...
•Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7
Size: 5/0, 1/4 oz
•Gamakatsu Underspin: https://bit.ly/3Hhy6cU
Size: 3/8 oz, 4/0
•Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY
Size: 3/16 oz
UNDERSPIN SWIMBAITS...
•Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl
•Storm Largo Shad (3" or 3.5"): https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB
Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sexy Shad
JERKBAITS...
•Shimano World Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6
Colors: S Hasu, ST Chiayu
SOFT JERKBAITS...
Bait– Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H
Colors: Albino, Electric Shad
Hook– Gamakatsu Superline Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG
Size: 4/0
SHALLOW TOPWATER BAITS...
•Whopper Plopper 110: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV
Colors: Bone, Loon
•Bobby's Perfect Frog: https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ
Colors: Hot Mess, Grey Ghost
•Jackall Kaera Frog: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3
Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter Bluegill
TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...
TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
