Golden leaves and cool breezes are not the only sure signs of fall. You’ll know that the season has arrived when the phone rings and a buddy invites you along on a fall bass fishing trip.
Fall bass fishing is a time-honored tradition in our neck of the woods. Great things are bound to leap from the stream when the leaves begin to turn orange, gold and crimson. A chill in the air nips at your skin when the sun dips below the horizon. Harvest season fills your plate with the finest vegetables and the smoothest wine this side of the cornfield. So many people flock to the rivers and ponds, you almost need to make a reservation if you want you to fish your favorite spot on the bend.
With such a packed audience, you’d better know what you’re doing. At least, you’d better look like you know what you’re doing. If you can’t walk the walk, make sure you can at least dress and pack like you’re trying. Load up your fishing box with all your best lures, flies and all the other tackle you’ll need for fall bass fishing. Today’s high-tech tackle boxes are made with heavy duty plastic polymers that seal tight when you...