Saltwater
Popping Corks for Speckled Trout: Let Current Work the Shrimp
A popping cork works best when sound, leader length and drift fit the water. Try this practical approach for inshore speckled trout.
October 2026
Catfish & Panfish
Channel Catfish on a Float: Keep Cut Bait Above Grass and Soft Bottom
A slip float gives channel-catfish anglers another option when bottom rigs bury bait in weeds or silt. Here is how to test it.
Catfish & Panfish
Fall Crappie Under Docks: Start High and Follow the Shade
Find fall crappie around docks and nearby cover by testing the upper water first, controlling a small jig and tracking bite depth.
Trout & Fly
Fall Trout on Nymphs: Get a Better Drift Without Stepping on Redds
Improve your nymph presentation by reading current seams, controlling depth and choosing a wading route that protects spawning trout.
Bass
Cold-Front Bass: Slow Down a Jerkbait Before You Abandon the Bank
A fall cold front can change the bite without emptying the area. Adjust jerkbait depth and pauses before making a long run.
Saltwater
Fall Surf Fishing in the Southeast: Pompano, Whiting and Bull Reds
October brings pompano, whiting, croaker and big redfish into Southeast surf. Here is how to rig for each and read the beach.
Saltwater
Downsize for Late-Fall Flounder: Micro Jigs Can Out-Fish Your Usual Baits
When late-fall flounder get picky, a tiny grub on a 1/16-ounce jig head can turn refusals into bites. Here is how the approach works.
Saltwater
Fall Redfish Move Off the Flats: Find the Deep Holes and Strong Current
As inshore water cools, redfish slide off summer flats into creek mouths, cuts and deeper holes. Here is how Southeast anglers can follow them this fall.
Bass
Don’t Skip the Mud: Fall Drawdown Bass Feed in Very Shallow Water
When reservoirs drop toward winter pool, bait and bass can crowd into shallow backwaters. Here is how to find them with a lipless crankbait and a quiet approach.
Bass
Fall Turnover Bass: Why Moving Fast and Shallow Pays Off
Turnover scatters bass and baitfish, but Lake Fork guide Lee Livesay sees it as a great time to fish. Here is how to cover water and catch roaming fall bass.
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