The Colors and Sounds of Fall – Crankbait Choices

The Colors and Sounds of Fall – Crankbait Choices: "n the fall bass anglers know that it is the season of change. The fall migration begins by shorter days and cooler night that have a direct effect on the water temperatures beginning to drop. As seasonal rain and wind and cold fronts mix the warm water and cooler water, and the rains run off enters the rivers, streams and lakes the water can change quickly in this season.  Anglers must adapt to these changes along with this fish to be successful. Deciding what lure to use, what color is best and if the lure is silent or a rattle is needed, can be tricky at times"

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Best sturgeon fishing is in Wisconsin

Best sturgeon fishing is in Wisconsin: "Wisconsin is blessed with more than 160 species of fish and several world-class fisheries.

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Eric Sharp: Bass fishing is big fun in the fall | Outdoors | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

Eric Sharp: Bass fishing is big fun in the fall | Outdoors | Detroit Free Press | freep.com: "This is the time of year when fishing guide Gerry Gostenik watches for small, dark shapes zipping above his bass boat while searching for smallmouths on Lake St. Clair."

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Early Fall Jerkbaits for Bass

Early Fall Jerkbaits for Bass: "During the early fall jerkbaits can be fantastic baits to catch the transitioning bass in the changing season. Many anglers think of the jerkbait as a late winter early spring tactic for bass, but many anglers use these baits to catch suspended open water bass in the early fall as they feed on the baitfish that are found located in the upper water column from ten to twelve feet deep.  "

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Bronze Triumvirate: Three Master Anglers Share Fall River Smallmouth Secrets

Bronze Triumvirate: Three Master Anglers Share Fall River Smallmouth Secrets: "For river smallmouth bassers, “fall” carries a wonderful meaning. Across their North American range, smalljaws are on the move. Whether their riverine travels take them on lengthy journeys or short sojourns, bass respond to shorter days and cooling waters in one very important way: with great hunger and aggression"

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September's World Record Challenging Catches from the IGFA

September's World Record Challenging Catches from the IGFA: "The end of the year is just around the corner, and world record-seeking anglers have their eye on the 2013 IGFA World Record Game Fishes book. Some of the record hopefuls that have submitted applications to the IGFA this month may see their name in the next edition of the annual publication, but because the cut-off date for the annual world record cycle is August 15th for catches made in the United States and July 15th for catches made internationally, many will be hoping their potential records, if approved, will stand until the 2014 book."

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Cold Front Bass and PowerTeam Lures

Cold Front Bass and PowerTeam Lures: "Anglers that take the time to learn as many bass fishing techniques as possible will make them a better fisherman as well as increase their confidence and enjoyment of bass the sport.   The changing seasons will test an angler’s skill and patience more than any other influence. When fishing the seasons, between the seasons anglers are often rely on each and every bass fishing technique they know to catch bass. "

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Edmonds Coho Salmon Derby sets a new record catch total this past Saturday | Reel Time Fishing Northwest | The Seattle Times

Edmonds Coho Salmon Derby sets a new record catch total this past Saturday | Reel Time Fishing Northwest | The Seattle Times: "It was a record setting day on Saturday for the Edmonds Coho Derby hosted by the PSA Sno-King Chapter."

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New Record Blue Catfish in Maryland

New Record Blue Catfish in Maryland: "Ed Jones from Aloha, Oregon caught a Maryland record blue catfish weighing 84 pounds and measuring 52 inches long, with a girth of 36.5 inches on August 13 in the Potomac River near Fort Washington. Jones and his guide, Captain Josh Fitchett of Montpelier, Va., kept the fish alive and took it into Fort Washington Marina to have it weighed and certified by a Maryland Department of Natural Resource (DNR) Fisheries Service biologist."

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Five for 5 | Five Custom Bass Fishing Jig Skirts to Make at Home

Five for 5 | Five Custom Bass Fishing Jig Skirts to Make at Home: "There are a plethora of jig styles and colors on the market. Unfortunately there are a plethora of jig fisherman on the lakes and rivers we fish too. We often find that a slight color adjustment can make a world of difference, especially when fishing in pressured water behind other anglers. "

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