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Smallmouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonFallStructureLedgesThe smallmouth are beginning to setup on ledges for the fall transition. Target sharp contour lines with steep ledges that go from around 15' to 30' quickly. Water has begun to be pulled down for winter pool, during water pull focus on main lake current breaks with laydowns or tight contour lines.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Walking)SeasonFallStructureBaitfish - SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonFallStructureBaitfish
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonFallStructurePoints
Fish are starting to chase shad in the middle to back 1/3 of creeks, Chunk rock points with a medium diving crankbait seem to be the most productive. 5-10ft range
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueBuzzbaitsSeasonFallStructureStumps
The fish are moving up shallow, nows the time to target shallow wood and stump with a buzz bait!
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonFallStructureShad
As the bait fish migrate to the backs this flat side crank bait will get you bite, this bite will just get better the rest of the year.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Prop)SeasonFallStructureLaydowns
Bait fish will move into pockets and shallow flats, take advantage of laydowns right now. Baitfish will use it as cover and bass cannot resist a choppo!
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonFallStructurePoints
Right now is a key time in the year, fish are moving and its fairly easy to find them because you know which way they are moving. As the water cools fish will rise from those summer time depths. Find secondary points or pockets in creeks near the main lake, livescope can also speed this process up. You can even work your way back into the creek with this same bait, trolling motor down and cover water!
