NorthIDBasser Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 I was wondering if anyone had advice for what baits seem to work the best in the fall. I am mostly fishing natural lakes in the Northwest and we don't have shad in our lakes. Water temp out here is around 60 right now. Water clarity is still good 6-10ft. We have both largemouth and smallmouth. I havent spent a ton of time fishing in the fall so any pointers would help. Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted October 2, 2015 Super User Posted October 2, 2015 Jerkbaits Spinnerbaits Squarebills Lipless cranks Topwaters can be deadly at the right times 5 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted October 2, 2015 Super User Posted October 2, 2015 http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/163752-its-almost-blade-bait-time/ A-Jay Quote
jonnyblazex Posted October 3, 2015 Posted October 3, 2015 Jig and pig or trailer in shallow cover like downed trees or docks. All day every day!!! 1 Quote
Hurricane Posted October 3, 2015 Posted October 3, 2015 Black/Blue jig with a green pumpkin zoom super chunk.... Turning into my favorite and go to lure.. Quote
Super User bigbill Posted October 3, 2015 Super User Posted October 3, 2015 Ill add the YUM Money Minnow. The dying minnow twitch presentation. The colder the better, snowing is a plus. Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted October 3, 2015 Super User Posted October 3, 2015 I like fishing lipless cranks, jerkbaits and flat sided balsa crankbaits. I'm sure there are lots of other good fall baits but these are the ones I enjoy fishing. 2 Quote
Molay1292 Posted October 3, 2015 Posted October 3, 2015 Many of the same already mentioned as well as the Super Spook Jr. (Bone White for the win) Quote
BaitMonkey1984 Posted October 3, 2015 Posted October 3, 2015 Spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and the long forgotten curly tail grub. Quote
sprint61 Posted October 3, 2015 Posted October 3, 2015 Swim jigs Jig craw trailer Senkos Squarebill Quote
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted October 3, 2015 Super User Posted October 3, 2015 living in San Diego , i fish resevoirs that get a fall trout stock , so big trout imitating swimbait time 1 Quote
Super User bowhunter63 Posted October 3, 2015 Super User Posted October 3, 2015 War Eagle spinnerbait,Swimjigs with a swim bait trailer Rage Craws on the bottom. Quote
Loomis13 Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 I would be throwing square bills until I found some that were concentrated then maybe something like a senko or fluke? Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted October 5, 2015 Super User Posted October 5, 2015 Over the past few years I have noticed that I get better bites on bigger baits this time of year. I usually start off with a 3/4 ounce rat-l-trap, or a big jig and pig. Quote
WPCfishing Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 Poppers, toads, swim jigs, 6" worms, spinnerbaits and square bills. Time of day, Water color, wind and structure will determine what I will start with and switch to. Quote
blckshirt98 Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 Bass are chasing shad and fattening up for winter...I like 1.5/2.5 size squarebills fished shallow! I imagine swimbaits would work great as well. Quote
Scarborough817 Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 bladed swim jigs and cranks as well as topwater in the morning Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted October 5, 2015 Super User Posted October 5, 2015 Rage Tail Menace http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/163835-its-on-at-pickwick/#entry1855639 Quote
WPCfishing Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 Over the past few years I have noticed that I get better bites on bigger baits this time of year. I usually start off with a 3/4 ounce rat-l-trap, or a big jig and pig. Me too.. It's a great crank and locator, rat l trap Nova's are my favorites. I like to use a 1.5 square bill in rocky area's too. Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted October 5, 2015 Super User Posted October 5, 2015 Well...there you have it! If its in your tackle box, it is someone's favorite fall bait. Not much missing from the above posts. 2 Quote
Cmiller Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 Bluegill swim jig with a rage tail menace trailer has been killing them up here lately Quote
Super User scaleface Posted October 6, 2015 Super User Posted October 6, 2015 A crankbait such as a Fire Tiger Bomber Model A and a texas rigged worm have been a good one two combo for me for many years . Quote
hatrix Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 Over the past few years I have noticed that I get better bites on bigger baits this time of year. I usually start off with a 3/4 ounce rat-l-trap, or a big jig and pig. This is true. I crushed some fish today on 6" hudds. I also did really well on the biggest big hammers not the sledgehammers. Quote
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