Where Do Bass Go During The Fall Transition? (And How To Catch Them)
Fall is coming! 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 instantly! 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. It's 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 it's 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 this season. 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, Summer Minnow, DD Minnow
•Rapala DT 16 Crankbait: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr
Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Helsinki Shad
SPOONS...
•Nichols Flutter Spoon: https://bit.ly/2ICAGKL
Colors: Purple Threadfin, Shattered Grass Silver Scale
•Nichols DUH Spoon (1 3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/4cSEVki
Colors: UV Sierra, UV Morning Dawn
SPY BAITS...
•Duo Realis Spinbait Series: https://bit.ly/3QE27YK
Sizes: 70, 80
Colors: Ghost Minnow, River Bait, AM Edge
•Spro Spin John 80: https://bit.ly/3ycTg9o
Colors: Herring Pink, Matte Shad, Ayu
SURFACE SWIMBAIT...
•Spro Sashimmy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/4cVPFgT
Colors: Natural Herring, Chrome Olive
TOPWATER...
•Evergreen Shower Blows SB 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH
Colors: Full Metal, American Shad
•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE
Colors: Sexy French Pearl, Sexy Shad, Wagin Hasu 2
•Jackall Kaera: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3
Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter BlueGill
•Spro Bronzeye 65 Frog: https://bit.ly/2sz9Qje
Color: Navy Seal, Ayu Flash, Killer Gill
•Whopper Plopper 110: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV
Colors: Bone, Loon
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
•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
SOFT JERKBAITS...
•Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H
Colors: Albino, Electric Shad
•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo
Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl
Hook– Gamakatsu Superline Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG
Size: 4/0
SQUAREBILLS...
•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc
Colors: Mossy Shad, Ghost Minnow
•Spro Fat John 50: https://bit.ly/2V03giW
Colors: Honey Shad, Matte Shad
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
