Where Bass Go During The Fall Transition ( And The Baits To Catch Them )
Fall is coming, here's what you need to know! If your fish are starting to disappear and you don't know why, you're not alone. As the nights get cooler, bass fishing goes through a huge change! 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. It's not a slow progression either, in most situations, bass will begin their movements overnight. One day you're on an awesome topwater bite, the next you can't find a fish. When this happens it's 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 bait fish's location. As the bait begins to gather, so will the bass.
Below is a breakdown of the gear we recommend using during this season. 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.
RELATED VIDEOS...
•Megabass Karashi: Why This Little Bait Could Take Over Bass Fishing: https://youtu.be/R4oTU0CmJ-8
PITCHING JIG...
•Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Pitchin' Jig: http://bit.ly/2amL3of
Color: The Go To
•Xzone 4" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ
Colors: Green Pumpkin Black
DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT...
•River2Sea Tactical DD 75 Crankbait: https://bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors: Mirrored Minnow, True Shad
•Rapala DT 16 Crankbait: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr
Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Lemon Shad
SPOONS...
•Nichols Blade Runner Duh Spoon: https://bit.ly/4cSEVki
Size: 3/4 – 1 3/4 oz
Colors: Shattered Glass Silver, Morning Dawn UV, Sierra UV
CHATTERBAITS...
•ZMan Baby Jack Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/4jvWTMx
Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Clearwater Shad
•Zman Elite Evo Mini Max Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3EahpTT
Colors: Electric Shad, Spot Remover
CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS...
•ZMan 3.5" ChatterShad: https://bit.ly/4jPaGOX
Colors: The Deal, Electric Shad
•Hog Farmer 4" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI
Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow, Green Shad
FINESSE BAITS...
•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7
Colors: Glitz Shad, See Through Shad
•Duo Realis Spinbait 80: https://bit.ly/3QE27YK
Colors: River Bait, Ghost Minnow
•Baitsanity 2" BFS Glide Bait: https://bit.ly/4od827Y
Colors: Baby Shad, Chrome
UNDERSPIN...
•Dirty Jigs Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY
Size: 1/4 oz
•Crush City 3" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli
Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl
TOPWATER...
•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE
Colors: Juvy Gill, Spotlight Shad
•Duo Realis 110 Pencil Silent: https://bit.ly/3TdJIoL
Colors: Chrome Tiger, UV Silver Slash B
SQUAREBILL...
•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc
Colors: Threadfin Flash, Ghost Minnow
JERKBAITS...
•Megabass Vision 110: https://bit.ly/3tw8Cpz
Colors: GP Pro Blue, Mat Shad
•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo
Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad
MINNOWS...
•Hog Farmer 5" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI
Colors: Green Shad, Electric Shad
•Damiki Fat Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/435tuCj
Colors: Gizzard Shad, Tennessee Shad
BUDGET "ALL AROUND" CASTING COMBO...
Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs
Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line– Sunline FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...
Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'5" Medium Heavy Moderate: https://bit.ly/3VLYWTC
Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH
Line– Seaguar InvizX (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y
BUDGET "ALL AROUND" SPINNING COMBO...
Rod– Shimano SLX A 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/2AdvIC1
Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5
Line– Seaguar Red Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA
TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…
•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
