TIPS ON FALL FISHING FOR FLORIDA SUNSHINE BASS
Largemouth bass are so superior because no matter where you live in South Florida, on any autumn day, there is a pond or lake close by for a chance to catch them. Some of the best known bass waters in Florida is Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee chain seem to be among the state’s largest, however, even all freshwater lakes, rivers and streams in South Florida are filled with these largemouth bass. From residential development ponds, swimming ponds, and golf course ponds, the list goes on of how many different regions are jam-packed with these large mouths.
Florida has a reputation for generating some of the top leading and biggest bass in the United States. The good part about bass fishing in the fall is their breeding time is over and the only thing on their minds is searching for their next meal. Bass are more likely to feed when the water is cooler, so it is recommended to hit the water in the early morning.
To hook up on a largemouth bass, cast rapid moving lures like spinner baits, crank baits and buzz baits to locate where the active bass are hiding. Some say the best ways to catch these large mouths are with a wild shiners and many use rubber worms and top water frogs too. Either way it depends on the weather and what they feel like eating that particular day, cold fronts move in and out often, which means the strategies to catch them may change too. Focus on fishing holes with vegetation around as they enjoy being on the bottom with heavy cover and it may be necessary to use a bobber to tell when a big bass hits the bait.
Take advantage of this excellent fall fishing and the variety of secret spots the bass might be lurking, it could be right in your own backyard!
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