Dust off the Hard Baits
Various Crank Baits
With only weeks away from some of the best bass fishing, it is time to pull out the crankbaits, jerkbaits & spooks, dust them off and replace any of those rusted hooks.
Bass will start schooling anytime and schooling bass are an absolute blast to hunt and catch. At this time of year these fish form schools according to size, so if you catch one 3 lb. Bass, then chances are you will catch multiple 3 lb. Bass in that area. For fall tournament anglers, this opportunity is rarely targeted; we tend to get caught up in the typical targets rather than the bounty that cruises behind us searching for their next meal.
The schooling formation allows these fish to corral baitfish for a fast and furious feed before the water temperatures drop too dramatically.
The key to schooling bass is their activity. Schooling fish do not quietly go about their business. It seems they work themselves into a frenzy, corral and then bust on all sorts of game, whether it is baitfish or trout, keep your eyes peeled for erratic baitfish jumping out of the water in fear of being eaten. When you see this happening, cruise over and start casting you lipless or diving crankbaits, jerkbaits or zara spooks. Make well placed casts trying to lead the school. As soon as your lure hits the water start reeling, pumping your rod tip and get ready. When these fish hit, it is for keeps!! This time of year produces more multi fish strikes than any other. It is not uncommon to catch two or more fish on your hard bait.
Have a number of rods set up: One with a 2” or 3” lipless crankbaits for burning, one with 3” or 5” Jerk (Minnow) Bait and another with either a popper or zara spook.
News
Adkins: The Debacle, Take Seven The Orange and Brown Report (subscription)- Oct 26, 2009
![Adkins: The Debacle, Take Seven The Orange and Brown Report (subscription)]("http://nt2.ggpht.com/news/tbn/bmSInQCVtHRSmM/6.jpg")
The Orange and Brown Report (subscription)Adkins: The Debacle, Take SevenThe Orange and Brown Report (subscription)There comes a point in time when a loss is simply a loss and you cut bait. Mangini isn't dangling on the end of the hook yet, but as the weather cools, and more »
- Oct 22, 2009
NFL Weekly Predictions: Week 7Sports Central"As for Quinn, it's never good to hear your name associated with 'trade bait.' That's not fair to Quinn. The word 'bait' implies that another team actually and more »- Oct 21, 2009
Fall beach bait blastESPNJigs, spoons, topwater plugs, soft plastic jerk baits, artificial shrimp and Clouser flies are some of the top choices. If you can get close enough for a- Oct 23, 2009
![Ringside Manifesto: Extreme Asylum Pt. VIII – The Trial of Abraham Washington The Wrestling Daily (blog)]("http://nt3.ggpht.com/news/tbn/e3ywWPg_EiMhuM/6.jpg")
The Wrestling Daily (blog)Ringside Manifesto: Extreme Asylum Pt. VIII – The Trial of Abraham WashingtonThe Wrestling Daily (blog)Christian came to Dreamer's defense putting Washington in his place, but little did he know he ate Abe's bait. The focus suddenly shifted to Christian and
- Oct 19, 2009
![Where would Sven exit leave Notts County? BBC Sport]("http://nt0.ggpht.com/news/tbn/tDOfTQ8rcAZU0M/6.jpg")
BBC SportWhere would Sven exit leave Notts County?BBC SportIf you're not going to provide any real in-depth information, don't bait readers with misleading headlines! (Don't take this personally, if that's possible; and more »