Fall fishing tips (bass)

[downtown98033]

Novice angler looking for a few tips for the fall. Of specific interest is the current weather pattern (cooler days after a string of hot ones, overcast, 60s, shorter days)...
I have read some articles, but wonder if they are more for anglers in southern states.
Anyways, any tips are appreciated.
Thank you.

[Amx]

HOT weather will take away oxygen from the water/not allow oxygen to mix with the water.

Rain today will mix oxygen with the water and the bass will be more active.

The clouds will be a form of 'cover' as it blocks the direct sunlight and so the bass will be more apt to be cruising around, out from the docks , weedlines, pads, etc.

Fall is coming and the bass will be more active to feed pryor to late fall and winter.

Crankbaits, spinnerbaits, swimming grubs, topwater of course. Shallow to deep as with any day of the year. Try Carolina rig and dropshot both deep and shallow.

[swayner23]

Great information there, AMX. Thanks for your generous knowledge as it starts to slow down in the next couple months.

[Amx]

Acually bass fishing usually 'speeds' up in late Aug., but definitly during Sept - depending on the weather, and how the weather has been all summer. Sept. weather tells the bass that fall is coming, and so the bass start to really feed more thru Oct. Some great fishing in Sept, Oct. and into Nov., depending on the lake and type of lake it is, and whether the lake is a suburban lake = more people fish it, houses in town or close to town, or out in the boonies = less fishing. Fishing pressure WILL dictate how good the fishing is, what lures are used the most and so the fish learn to leave those lures alone, and how many fish there are in that lake as more fish will be kept.

BUT, go fishing anyway.

[BassDood]

Everything AMX said...as well as...go fishing anyway. It's all about learning every time out.

[kevinb]

I'm certainly not an expert on the science of fall bass fishing but it seems this time of year I tend to do pretty well with spinnerbaits.I toss spinnerbaits pretty regulary,even in early spring with a slow retreive but I can't emphasize enough about how awesome they work around this time and well into October but I speed them up,basically burning them in and around weedbeds and downed timber but this is my experience and I'm sure the body of water will dictate what works best.
I'm curious to see others input,....especially Tag's.

Good luck out there and have fun!