Fall Transition: Where Do Bass Go (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 almost 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 almost 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.
CHATTERBAITS...
Full Size- Jack Hammer Chatterbait 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6
Color: Green Pumpkin Shad
Trailer- Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7
Color: Sexy Shad
Small Size- -ZMan Mini Max 3/8 oz: https://bit.ly/3tqztzi
Color: Bluegill
Trailer- Big Bite 3.75" Swim On: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV
Color: Green Pump Chartreuse Swirl
SQUAREBILLS...
-R2S Biggie (Poppa AND Smalls): http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo
Colors: Gizzard Shad, Abalone Shad
-Spro Fat John 50: http://bit.ly/2V03giW
Colors: Matte Shad, Honey Shad
JERKBAITS...
-Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb
Colors: Elegy Bone, Tennessee Shad
-Shimano World Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6
Colors: Clown, Chart Silver, Black Silver
TOPWATER...
-R2S Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV
Colors: Bone, Munky Butt
-Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/3JHJd08
Colors: Wagin Hasu, Ito Tennessee Shad
-Owner Cultiva Zip'N'Ziggy: https://bit.ly/3BTMLuh
Colors: Ivory Chartreuse, Brown Trout
CRANKBAITS...
-R2S Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors: True Shad, Mirrored Minnow, Northern Special
-Strike King 10XD: http://bit.ly/2gHT4F0
Colors: Sexy Blue Back Herring, Sexy Shad
METAL BAITS...
-Jackall Deracoup (3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2p8X4b0
Colors: Dera Shad, Silver
-Damiki Vault (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2
Colors: Black Holo, Real Shad
-Nichols Lake Fork Flutter Spoon: http://bit.ly/2ICAGKL
Colors: Shattered Glass Holo Silver, Purple Threadfin
BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO...
Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line- Sunline 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...
Rod- St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'4" MH: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Sunline FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...
Rod- 13 Fishing Defy Black 6'7" Medium: https://bit.ly/32gzFnN
Reel- Origin F1 Casting Reel (8:1): https://bit.ly/3qD6hpc
Line- Power Pro Braid 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??
We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...
TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
