Pennsylvania has a lot of lakes surrounded by mountainous settings. between. During the warmest part of the day, bass tend to move to shallow waters to feed on baitfish, opposite of what happens in the summer. I cast around the edges of heavy vegetation during this time. The edge acts like a transition point between the deeper haunts and shallower midday water. This fall, when the stresses of life start to kick in, plan an escape to one of the many mountainous lakes in Pennsylvania. The air is cool, the leaves are turning, the views are breathtaking, and the fish are biting. A fall Largemouth Bass on a bladed jig. September/October 2022 23 photo-John Allen photo-John Allen