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It's hard to believe that summer is almost over! With Labor Day typically being the signal that the summer season is ending, we are just two weeks away from the unofficial start to fall. And you know what that means... Fishing season! Firstmate Controls loves the fall fishing season. Not only is it a great way to keep having fun on the water and in the great outdoors, but it is also a wonderful family activity to enjoy together. Today we are talking about Bass and Crappie fishing with a few tips and recommendations from our team at Firstmate Controls . Keep reading to learn more! Crappie Fishing Once fall arrives, fishing for crappie can get tricky. Crappie live in almost any depths of water once fall hits, rather than staying in one particular area. Crappies' choice of living space is influenced by the oxygen content, light, and availability of food. The water starts clearing up once summer boat traffic dies down. Here are a few helpful tips to find and catch som...

Most fall activities include football, hunting, and indoor activities while fishing falls to the wayside.  Fall fishing could be the most cherished fishing season if anglers would give it a chance.   With the cooler temps, less boat traffic, and the beauty of the fall foliage fall can be the most enjoyable season to be on the water fishing.  Speaking of fall foliage, Lake of the Ozarks was named the 2nd best place in the United States to view the fall colors.    Bass Fishing Getting the big bite can be tough at times but knowing what you are doing can bring in a large quantity and quality of bass.  Bass are known for feeding on shad in the fall to prepare for the winter.   Fishing with lipless crankbaits with a tight wobble is great when bass are feeding. Wait for the bass to strike on shad in shallow grass, pull your lipless through the grass and hook your bass. Get ready to work your cadence with a soft plastic jerk bait ...

One of America's favorite pastimes is hitting the water, casting a line and waiting for that big catch. And Fall is a game changer when it comes to fishing. In the spirit of gearing up for the Fall season, we've decided to share with you some Fall fishing tips to catch some of the most popular species of game fish in Missouri. Take a look: All About the Bass Bass begin to increase their feeding due to the declines in water temperatures to maintain their energy, meaning they're on the move more often. So the top Bass fall fishing tip is to find the baitfish. Shad and other forage fish bass feed on begin to move into upper lake reaches such as coves and creek mouths with dropping water temperatures in the fall. In addition, bait fish will school up on offshore drop-offs and near vegetation edges. This means that in the fall, rivers are major hotspots for bass fishing. Bass move into areas of current this time of year. Catch More Catfish Catfish start to school up in...