The Dive Bob LureBack Big Bite Baits Dr. It's never been a secret to anyone who knows me but early fall is my serious fishing season. The reasons are numerous. Primarily, though, it is the opportunity to catch above average and much larger fish that make themselves very vulnerable to capture because of their seasonal needs.
Hunger is an overriding factor of judgement in many cases.
The coming winter is another. Because of this, these fish are actively seeking out forage aggressively before the turnover when they will go through the transition process and begin to settle in colder water patterns. My rules of autumn engagement are pretty simple yet straightforward. Nothing outlandish mind you, but bigger fish require bigger meals and if you put something that looks edible in front of them, they will in all likelihood take a swipe at it. This goes with artificials as well as livebait.