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October 2023 – Freshwater
BY: Tim / 0 COMMENTS / CATEGORY: Uncategorized
Fall in Florida is an amazing time of year. With the water temperature currently at 75 degrees it really helps getting the largemouth bass active. This is typically a dryer month which means that the water level will drop around a foot or so. With a little less water, the threadfin shad will start to school in the open water, typically just off the 3-6 ft flats where it connects to deeper water. This is an ideal situation for us to throw an array of lures and still yield success. For my clients, right now I suggest Junebug Texas-rigged worms, Phantom Shad Whopper Ploppers, or simply flukes. However, through the years I have learned that confidence in the ability to work a lure correctly is extremely important, and it is always a good idea to ask clients what lure they typically use, and accommodate accordingly. As far as live bait, golden shiners always give us the most consistent chance to catch fish year round. It’s very common that many expert fisherman have come to love the results using the live shiners. With the weather being wonderful, and the bass being active, the fish are ready to bite! Thank you for reading and we look forward to seeing you on the water.
