Seasonal Patterns Have Phases
Just as each season of the year has its own characteristics so do the different timetables within each season. They all have phases – beginning, middle, and end. Understanding seasonal patterns will help you decide on how and where to fish in a given waterway or lake.
The Beginning: September to Mid-October
The early part of the fall phase is the transition from hot, humid days and nights, to the first cool fronts. Stronger cooler air pushes with more wind and bright sunny days as the days click away into October. Just like we humans, the fish recognize dropping water temperatures which make them feel more energized from the cooling temperatures and wind action on the water. The food sources for the fish are also more energized and the predators have more oxygen freeing them up to chase this food. There are several keys to success during this beginning phase.