It's been raining for the past three days. You are fishing a shallow lake that has some weedy areas. The air temperature is in the low fifties and it's still raining as you head out from the launch. What is your approach to fishing this lake under these conditions. Doug Dye Early Fall is the time to head for the back of the major creeks and scout for the clouds of baitfish that gather.
Top water baits i.e. pop-r, chug bug, red fin,etc., are good choices to start with.
The schooling bass are hungry and aggressive. Don't be put off if the schools of frenzied bass ignore your bait at times. Be sure to vary the sizes of your presentations. Floating worms around shallow submerged weed-beds and edges and any wood cover offer prime ambush areas for the lunkers of this active season. Don't be put off by the rain.