As the fall period progresses, bass and other gamefish go through many transitions as they prepare for the upcoming winter…
For the most part there is one main thing driving the actions of bass through the fall; feeding in preparation for a long, lethargic cold water conditions that lie ahead!
As most bass anglers realize, the two most common menu items available to bass across the country… either baitfish such as shad, perch & shiners or the bottom dwelling crayfish!
One type of lure designed to mimic both of these forage types … the crankbait!
Take a moment and listen to crankbait fishing expert, David Fritts explain his thoughts on fishing crankbaits during this highly transitional period…
As bass follow baitfish like shad around throughout the fall, there are many days bass will chase and corral baitfish at the backs of small pockets and coves…
Crankbaits, especially shallow-running squarebill crankbaits are a great tool for rooting out these bait-chasing bass cruising the pockets and coves in search of their prey…
Take a moment and listen to what Bass Pro Stephen Browning has to say about his approach to cranking shallow pockets in the fall…
As the bass chase baitfish into the backs of coves and pockets, is there really any better bait to throw other than a crankbait?
There are numerous crankbaits on the market today; some meant to fish shallow, others deep; some meant to be fished in cold water, others when temps are soaring…
One “old time” crankbait model was created to fish under a variety of conditions but really shines during the cool-water period when bass are keying on crayfish… It’s definitely a favorite bait of mine during that time of year!
Although all forms of vegetation are not created equal, there are some basic principles you can apply when trying to unravel the main fish holding areas…
And in this video, the folks from Angling Edge TV show you how to locate the weedy hotspots in this case relative to milfoil.
Personally I catch more bass "out of the grass" each season than from any other type of cover or structure!
