Adventure Outdoors Magazine Fall 2016 | Page 26

With winter on our heels, the time for a bass fishing trip has never been better. Catch them before the snow rolls in, and the colder temperatures make them lethargic. Remember, tactics vary depending on location, so wherever you are, do not ditch your tried and true methods. If something works for you and has worked for years, chances are that is your niche. The warmer areas, mainly the southern parts of the United States, don’t require shallow baits, because the temperatures are naturally higher. There aren’t a lot of championships or elite tournaments in the fall for bass, so use this quiet time to your advantage and get out on the water. Try all kinds of new lures and patterns. Put your rods and reels to the test. BE PATIENT, AND BE CONSISTENT. YOU WILL NOT WALK AWAY EMPTY-HANDED. 24 Fall 2016 Adventure Outdoors