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Early
Fall
Bass

Transitions
by Jeff Knapp

photos by the author

Ah....fall bass fishing, a time when fish become suicidal,
driven by the need to bulk up for the coming winter or
so many fishing scribes would have us think. During the
early part of the season, fall fishing can be anything other
than a slam dunk.
Early fall is a time of change. Cooling water
temperatures and shorter periods of daylight mean
bass are often on the move in a relatively unstable
environment, which can lead to challenging fishing.
Whether you're fishing a lake, river or reservoir,
experiencing fairly consistent fishing means adapting to
the transitions bass face.

summer patterns about the time it's necessary to have a
sweatshirt or jacket along.
"Dying weeds are another thing to notice," said Templin.
"Those that remain become the most important fall
targets as they will generally hold baitfish and other parts
of the food chain. In the summer, those weeds provided
shade and cover. In the fall, they attract baitfish. Predators
naturally follow."
A key to successful early fall fishing is a willingness to try
various areas, both deep and shallow, throughout the day.

Lakes and "stable level" reservoirs

Natural lakes such as Conneaut Lake, Crawford
County, and reservoirs that enjoy relatively stable levels
(unlike federal flood control impoundments that often
experience yearly drawdowns) can be lumped into a
single general category. Though various lakes have
differing physical characteristics, they often have one
common element, which is submerged weed growth.
Bass fishing enthusiast Chad Templin, Meadville,
makes frequent trips to Conneaut Lake during the
fall. He expects fish to begin transitioning from their
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