Autumn Angling
Cool weather makes for some hot fishing
Published:
September 1, 2009
 Anglers of all ages can get in on some exciting bass fishing action in autumn.
Photo by John Neporadny, Jr. The autumn spectacle of leaves turning your lake cabin’s landscape
into a blend of gold, red and orange hues signals a prime time for
fishing.
The shorter days and cooler nights of fall cut down on the
foodmaking process for trees, which causes the leaves to reveal the bold
colors hiding behind the green chlorophyll. And fall’s cooler weather
causes a different reaction in the waters around your cabin, as dropping
water temperatures trigger game fish to feed heavily in preparation for
winter.
Fall is a wonderful time to fish since the lower temperatures
provide relief from the scorching heat of summer and the autumn leaf
display adds an extra touch of beauty to the lake scenery. Competition
also diminishes considerably as some anglers are summer purists while
others turn their attention to hunting.
The action can get fast and furious when you find your favorite
game fish foraging in the fall. Here are some tips that will help you
experience some of your best fishing of the year. |
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