The Budget Angler Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 Here in NC the weather is beginning to cool (slightly), and I've been doing decently well flicking flukes into shallows and cuts in the pond behind my school. I know that Southern fish can sometimes spawn twice, so is that happening this year? If so, when should I look for fish on beds? More importantly, when is prespawn? Or are we just moving into the Fall crankbait season? Either way, do I focus up shallow or out deep? What lures? Should I break out the chatterbait again? Tight Lines! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User F14A-B Posted September 1 Super User Share Posted September 1 My advice is to study late summer and fall patterns on I assume Largemouth Bass. In fact there is no shortage of readable information right here on BR. No spawning now, not as far as LMB are concerned. Keep flicking that fluke and read and learn. Your questions are valid, however whole books have been published on the largemouth bass and all of the various behaviors and strategies involved with the sport. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User gimruis Posted September 1 Super User Share Posted September 1 The calendar might say "fall" now being that it's Sept 1, but in my book, September is definitely still more of a summer-type pattern. At least the first half of it is. The amount of sunlight and temperature may not be sweltering hot or humid like it was a month ago, however. The really nice thing about fishing after Labor Day is the lack of others on the water compared to summer. Definitely a drop in other boaters. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User WRB Posted September 1 Super User Share Posted September 1 1 hour ago, TheLastBestFish said: Here in NC the weather is beginning to cool (slightly), and I've been doing decently well flicking flukes into shallows and cuts in the pond behind my school. I know that Southern fish can sometimes spawn twice, so is that happening this year? If so, when should I look for fish on beds? More importantly, when is prespawn? Or are we just moving into the Fall crankbait season? Either way, do I focus up shallow or out deep? What lures? Should I break out the chatterbait again? Tight Lines! PM your email and will send you my Cosmic Click and Bass Calendar Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king fisher Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 For me it is Buzz Bait season. I think football is also played this time of year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackyWormNedRig Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 Still summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Koz Posted September 2 Super User Share Posted September 2 I live in the south. It’s fishing season. It’s always fishing season 😀 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User GreenPig Posted September 2 Super User Share Posted September 2 Early this morning I was soaking wet with sweat working on a tractor in 78 degrees. This evening I was soaking wet while weedeating in 93 degrees. It's still very much Summer here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User geo g Posted September 2 Super User Share Posted September 2 In South Florida we are the heart of summer. Water levels are high, water temps are 90+, and mid day a heat index of 107 up, is like standing in front of a blow torch. Florida largemouth are in a funky mood and not out chasing baits, except at night. If you can stand the mosquitos it could be your best bet for a big momma. Thank God for the peacock bite because they like it super hot, and like bright sunny days. You can sometimes see the wolf pack out chasing baits, and not a Black Bass in the pack. Without the Peas, there would be little to no bite during daylight hours. Peacock were a blessing, given to us by the Florida biologists, and Fish and Game. Much research went in before their release into the environment 30 years ago. It has been special! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Columbia Craw Posted September 2 Super User Share Posted September 2 Dairy Queen released it’s pumpkin Blizzard so it must be fall. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thediscochef Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 It was 97 here over the weekend, water temps are 83-86. As far as I'm concerned it's still August 18th 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted September 2 Global Moderator Share Posted September 2 8 hours ago, gimruis said: The calendar might say "fall" now being that it's Sept 1, but in my book, September is definitely still more of a summer-type pattern. At least the first half of it is. The amount of sunlight and temperature may not be sweltering hot or humid like it was a month ago, however. The really nice thing about fishing after Labor Day is the lack of others on the water compared to summer. Definitely a drop in other boaters. The calendar doesn’t say fall until sept 22……. my wife dabbles in witchcraft so I know these things 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User LrgmouthShad Posted September 2 Super User Share Posted September 2 Every year sets up different. Right now what I’m seeing in TX is a lot of movement. There’s a lot of dead water. Many bass are transitioning to some new areas and following bait but not going insane for them yet. There’s less bass suspended right now than I would’ve thought. They are overall set up just a touch shallower than in the heat of midsummer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Brown Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 Here in NC - it's really all about surface temps IMHO. When the surface temps dip down and the thermocline disappears - the fish start acting like it's fall - regardless of day to day weather - which will confuse us as anglers. It's kinda like what happens in February every year. Big bass move up shallow even if it still feels like winter to us. For them - increasing daylight hours and slightly increasing overnight lows = surface temps go up ~2° and boom, they are ready to spawn in shallow water again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rucksack Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 5 hours ago, TnRiver46 said: The calendar doesn’t say fall until sept 22……. my wife dabbles in witchcraft so I know these things I thought the same thing, but I literally just read about "meteorological fall" on our local news site this morning.Totally new concept to me as well! Via NOAA: "Meteorological autumn (different from standard/astronomical autumn) begins September 1 and ends November 30." I guess it makes record keeping easier for the meteorologists? Link: https://forecast.weather.gov/glossary.php?word=autumn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Bankbeater Posted September 2 Super User Share Posted September 2 I'm in hay fever season. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted September 2 Super User Share Posted September 2 5 hours ago, TnRiver46 said: The calendar doesn’t say fall until sept 22……. my wife dabbles in witchcraft so I know these things Considering that Litha is 'Mid-summer' and Yule is 'Mid-Winter' - the seasons on the witches calender run Spring (Planting/Birthing): Imbolc (Feb 2) to Beltaine (May 1) Summer(Growing): Beltaine (May 1) to Lammas (Aug 1) Fall (Harvest): Lammas (Aug 1) to Samhain (Oct 31) Winter (Fallow): Samhain (Oct 31) to Imbolc (Feb 1) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Catt Posted September 2 Super User Share Posted September 2 Tain't 😉 Tain't summer, tain't fall I can feel it the air at night but it tain't time...yet! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody B Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 I'm with Catt. Water temperature is back up to 86 degrees in Lake Wylie. It tain't Fall yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crypt Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 in about 4 months we will have "winter" ....so it's still summer .....we only get 2 seasons here.... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User WRB Posted September 2 Super User Share Posted September 2 14 hours ago, GreenPig said: Early this morning I was soaking wet with sweat working on a tractor in 78 degrees. This evening I was soaking wet while weedeating in 93 degrees. It's still very much Summer here. 29 minutes ago, crypt said: in about 4 months we will have "winter" ....so it's still summer .....we only get 2 seasons here.... The Bass have 6 season everywhere they live; Winter followed by Pre Spawn, Spawn, Post Spawn, Summer and Fall. Behavior and locations changes with each seasonal period. Tom 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Tennessee Boy Posted September 2 Super User Share Posted September 2 “We” are not in a season. “We” all live in different locations and fish different waters. You need to determine what season it is for the fish you are chasing. It varies by body of water and even by location within a body of water. Every body of water I fish has a different personality in every seasonal transition. I try to resist the urge to simplify it with rules based on someone else’s theories. The characteristics of the lake, the prey species, the other species competing for resources, the weather patterns in a given year, my fishing strengths, are all things that come into play in determining my success. There is one thing everyone around here can agree on. It’s football time in Tennessee. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User A-Jay Posted September 2 Super User Share Posted September 2 We call this "The Season of Denial". You can probably guess why . . . . . A-Jay 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Catt Posted September 2 Super User Share Posted September 2 9 minutes ago, Tennessee Boy said: You need to determine what season it is for the fish you are chasing. Yes sir 😉 Rayburn fishes differently than Toledo; our marshes fish differently than our swamps. I don't pay attention to Meteorologists, I go outside & pay attention to God. If I ain't on the water, I'm walking the shoreline 2-3 times a week. 23 minutes ago, Tennessee Boy said: I try to resist the urge to simplify it with rules based on someone else’s theories I can guarantee y'all "Seasons" are for us. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User A-Jay Posted September 2 Super User Share Posted September 2 1 hour ago, crypt said: .we only get 2 seasons here.... Us too - Winter & Road Construction A-Jay 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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