As the weather cools down in fall, bass metabolism slows and they become less active. This makes it harder to trigger reaction strikes. Lipless crankbaits are an excellent lure choice during this time. Their erratic action and minnow-like profile helps trigger sluggish bass into striking.
When fishing lipless cranks in the fall, focus on areas with baitfish. Shad and other forage will congregate around cover. Target areas like rock piles, submerged timber, boat docks, and creek channel ledges. Cast past the cover and crank the lure down to tick against it. The deflecting action imitates a wounded baitfish and draws vicious strikes.
Vary your retrieve speed and cadence to determine the mood of the bass. Some days a super slow crawl will work better than a fast and steady retrieve. Try occasional pauses to let the lure flutter down. Use rod twitches to add an injured action. Pay close attention to where you get bites and replicate that retrieve.
With their loud rattle and bold profile, lipless crankbaits are ideal for tempting neutral fall bass into biting. Focus on productive cover and be prepared to adjust your presentation until you trigger strikes.
Take a few minutes and watch as the folks from W2F provide some great on the water insight into fishing lipless crankbait for shallow fall bass...
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