tried a spot tonight along shore. Caught a couple, guy next to me brought in a few. Nothing extravagant. Small eaters. Rain came, I left, Bite is probably happening right as I type.
November 19, 2009

Warmer than normal early fall weather has made the weather very pleasant for early fall fisherman. Lack of cooling temps has held off the feverish fall bite, yet we can expect it to be on schedule again very soon.

Larger Fathead minnows and Waterdogs do very well in the fall. Fatheads rig well on jigs for casting and with set floating jigs on 22" leaders and the Waterdogs rigged with 1-2 foot leaders with a 1-2 O/T baitholder or circle style hooks.

Waterdogs tend to produce a lot of trophy class walleye and catfish in the fall, well worth testing.

On the Red River 4-6" white suckers, or creek chubs, are also good fall bait but more difficult to find this season due to shortages in supply.

A selection of minnow bait style crank baits is wise in the fall. Husky jerk-baits, Bomber Long A's, Smithwick Suspending Roughs, Salmo Stings....all produce nice walleye and pike. Shad shapes may do well too, such as the #5 Salmo Hornets or the Rapala Shad Rap #7's .

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