Top 5 baits for the Fall Transition

The late fall to early winter is one of my favorite times to fish. This season is one of the few times I have the lake all to myself. Sure, there are other fisherman on the water but they aren’t fishing like I am. No matter where you are in the country, as winter approaches anglers begin to slow down their presentation. Whether that mean throwing a worm, flipping a jig, or spooning, just depends on where you live. Sure you could give in to the trend and fish like everyone else but why?

Why not break away from the pack, fish hard, fish for the active fish, and have whole sections of the lake to yourself? As the water cools most of the bass will slow down and become sluggish and the fisherman will follow suit. Maybe this is your year to break out of the mold and find the feeding fish in and around the shallows. Here are my top 5 baits for fishing that transition between fall and winter.

You’ll notice the only bait on the list that isn’t a pure reaction bait is the football jig. At certain times the active fish are completely keyed on crawdads and that is when the football comes in to play. The rest of the time however, I’ll be fishing shallow, fishing fast, and putting the remaining 4 baits to work for me. If you want to catch a big bass in the fall that hasn’t been pressured like all the smaller fish be the last guy to leave the shallows, the last one to set down the topwater rod, and never, ever set down that swimbait.

Are these the baits you like to throw in the fall/winter? Is a late-season reaction bite news to you? What are your go-to baits in the fall?  I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment and share your thoughts.

Another Night Video

Here is another video from a recent moonlit bankfishing expedition. While Matt was busy losing every other fish that bit Kirk was busy landing fish on the Rago Rat. Again, no giant bass this night but still some nice video of a fish being landed in the dark.

Night Fishing is Ramping Up

When it comes to night fishing, you either love it or you hate it. Personally, I love it! Most people think of warm summer nights and a bright moon when they think of night fishing. I on the other hand think of the cooler months and windy, cold, rainy, and even snowy conditions! Nothing beats a wide open night bite in below-freezing conditions!
As my night fishing season approaches you will see more and more videos on how/when/where to night fish as well as the techniques that we use. To kick off the night fishing season Kirk and I headed out a few nights ago to throw some wakebaits at a few of our favorite haunts. The fishing wasn’t at its prime but we still landed a few fish. here is the first, on a Rago Rat.

I hope guys enjoyed the video! We’re working on ways to get better quality video at night. If you have ideas, drop us a line on the contact page.

Super Spook Modifications

One of the keys to keeping Tacticalbassin relevant is feedback from you. Last week I received a request for a video on fishing the super spook. This video is a direct response to that request.
Super Spooks are a fun and exciting way to put quality fish in the boat through the warmer months. However, there are some modifications you can make to help the bait reach its full, fish catching potential.

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