Why You Suck At Fall Bass Fishing and How To Fix It!

Why do some anglers struggle to catch bass in the fall? In this video, I take you along for a day of fall bass fishing and show you exactly where we’re fishing, what I’m throwing, and how I’m fishing it.

Most of my fish came on a spinnerbait. I’ll show you the two different grassy areas we targeted, why these grass flats can hold bass and baitfish in the fall, and how I approach them when there isn’t much obvious cover to cast to.

I’ll also talk about one of the biggest factors we pay attention to when deciding when to fish in the fall: the weather. Overcast skies, wind, and approaching rain can all play a role in how we approach a day on the water.

And if you’ve heard about my dad’s legendary “99.9” Rapala BX Minnow, stick around for the story of “Bill Free” — one of the most beat-up, modified fishing lures you’ll ever see, and somehow one of the most effective in shallow weeds.

If you’re struggling to catch bass this fall, pay close attention to the grass you have available and don’t be afraid to cover a lot of water until you start getting bit.

Thanks for watching!

GEAR

Spinnerbait – Megabass SV 3
1/2 oz – Ayu color
Rod – 7’2″ MH Shimano Zodias
Reel – Shimano SLX DC
Line – 40 lb Power Pro Braid to 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen Leader

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