# Transitioning Seasons: A Guide to Fall Lure Selection

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## Profile

- Title: Transitioning Seasons: A Guide to Fall Lure Selection
- Slug: `seasonal-lure-strategy`
- Canonical page: https://lureguru.com/blog/seasonal-lure-strategy
- Markdown page: https://lureguru.com/blog/seasonal-lure-strategy.md
- Author: Tom "River" Jenkins
- Published: 2023-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Excerpt: As water temperatures drop, fish behavior changes drastically. Here is what you need in your tackle box for the fall feed.

## Article


      <p>Fall fishing is arguably the best time of the year. The recreational boaters have packed it in, the air is crisp, and the fish are strapping on the feedbag before winter sets in. But fall is also a season of rapid transition, and your lure selection needs to evolve week by week.</p>

      <h2>Early Fall: The Baitfish Migration</h2>
      <p>As the shallows begin to cool, baitfish migrate toward the backs of creeks, and the predators follow right behind them. This is the time to mimic shad and small bluegill. Squarebill crankbaits in baitfish patterns are deadly right now. Burn them off laydowns, rocks, and remaining green vegetation. Lipless crankbaits also shine here—you can cover a ton of water and trigger aggressive reaction strikes.</p>

      <h2>Mid Fall: The Feeding Frenzy</h2>
      <p>The water is noticeably colder, and fish are actively gorging. This is jerkbait season. A suspending jerkbait fished with an erratic twitch-twitch-pause cadence will draw fish from surprisingly far away. The cooler the water gets, the longer your pauses should be. Don't be afraid to let it sit for 5-10 seconds. The strike almost always happens on the pause.</p>

      <h2>Late Fall into Winter: Slowing Down</h2>
      <p>When water temps dip below 50 degrees, the fish's metabolism grinds to a halt. They won't chase fast-moving baits anymore. It's time to drag. Football jigs in brown and green pumpkin, fished painstakingly slow on the bottom, are your best bet for a big bite. Blade baits and jigging spoons fished vertically over deep brush piles also become highly effective.</p>

      <p>The key to fall fishing is letting the water temperature dictate your speed. Start fast, and as the leaves drop and the frost sets in, slow your roll.</p>
    

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