Fall fishing is wide open and tiny forage such as threadfin shad are grouping up in the creek arms on many of our lakes. This is one of the best times of the year to downsize your offerings and not only catch a lot of fish but have a shot at a PB!
We just wrapped up a trip through Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee and absolutely wrecked them using the technique broken down below. Matching the hatch is crucial to getting bit right now and here is exactly how we do it:
THE SETUP
Jighead: 1/16 oz and 3/32 oz Queen LS Tungsten & Rolling Strolling Jighead
Soft Plastic: 2.75”–3.5” CAST ECHO
Mainline: CAST 12lb X12 or CAST 10lb BFS Braid
Leader: 7–10 lb Fluorocarbon
Rod: 7’2” Medium-Light spinning rod
Reel: 2500–3000 size spinning reel
THE TECHNIQUE
1. Look for pods of tiny threadfin grouped up in creek arms or around current seams.
Bass are typically sitting just below them actively feeding.
2. Throw the Echo slightly past the pod to keep your presentation natural.
3. Hold your rod tip high, as the Echo swings back toward you, add small, subtle shakes. You’re not trying to work it aggressively, just impart subtle action.
(PRO TIP: if you are using the Rolling strolling jig head you can achieve a natural swim by utilizing a small loop knot and keeping tension on your line. No shaking is required)
4. Tight-line the pendulum, the key is to keep slight tension on your line so the Echo slowly pendulums just under the bait. That’s exactly where the bass position themselves.
5. Don’t set the hook when you feel a bite, resist the urge to swing. Just start reeling and let the fish load up — you’ll land far more doing it this way.
If you have any questions about this technique shoot us a message anytime.
This is one of the most effective ways to catch fish RIGHT NOW, and we want to make sure you’re dialed in!
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