Fall Fishing Tips from Our Team!

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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 some Crappie this fall:
  • If it’s a bright and sunny day, crappie will be toward the bottom of the lake.
  • If it’s a cloudy or windy day, you are more apt to find the fish within a few feet of the water surface.  
  • Don’t stay too long at one tree. If you aren’t getting any bites, move on to the next tree.
  • Once your lure hits the bottom, slowly raise your line up the tree, this is your best chance to get the crappie to strike your line.  

Picking the best lure or bait to fish within the fall is very important.  Weather and water conditions are key to picking the best bait. Using small lures on a light line is a great option when it's bright and sunny and the fish are in deeper water. Minnows are also a great bait for fall fishing. Just make sure the minnow still looks lively after rigged. Bringing a mix of lures and minnows for a crappie outing in the fall is your best bet for having a great day on the water.


  
Bass Fishing
Getting a big bass can be tough at times, but knowing what you are doing can bring in a large quantity and great 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 like this. Follow these tips for a more successful fishing trip:
  • 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 with a soft plastic jerk bait when the fish are jumping out of the water to grab shad. 
  • Shad is the key to fall fishing, placing a swimbait in front of the school can be the key to catching bass. When fishing with swimbait, you may have to cover a lot of water to find a school of shad. 
  • If you are fishing off the dock, spinnerbaits are a great way to get bass to strike.
  • Buzzfrogs are another great way to trick the bass into thinking they are having a toad for dinner. 
Knowing which baits to use and what areas to fish are key to fall fishing.  With these few tips, fall may become your favorite season to fish for bass!


Firstmate Controls Benefits


Fishing is a great pastime! It can be an incredibly rewarding experience, or at the very least, a great way to relax and enjoy nature. Firstmate Controls can help take the frustration out of getting ready for a day of fishing. Instead of jumping back and forth between your boat and the dock to get underway, use our incredible boat lift remote control system for safe and convenient boarding. Our Bracket Buddy system is also incredible for storing items away from the path, including fishing poles. To learn more about our products visit our website, follow us on social media, or just give us a call! 

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Labadie, MO 63055

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