Late-Season Bass Strategies
Oct 24, 2019
3 minutes
By DON WIRTH Senior Writer
JONATHAN H. MILO Illustrator
1 [Get Your Mind Right]
Bass fishing often takes a back seat to deer hunting during the months of November and December. But for those hardcore anglers willing to climb down from their tree stands and hop into their bass boats, some of the most exciting fishing of the year awaits. Follow these tips from Bassmaster Elite Series pros to score a late-season lunker!
LATE-SEASON CHANGES
◗ The photoperiod (amount of daylight in a 24-hour period) is greatly reduced now, meaning slower◗ Many reservoirs are drawn down to winter pool, leading to a major relocation of baitfish to deeper structural edges.◗ As lake temperatures drop into the 50s, bass typically feed up heavily before colder weather sets in and their metabolism slows.
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