As the weather starts to turn a bit cooler as the calendar flips toward the fall, our thoughts often turn to a favorite topic: largemouth bass fishing. More specifically, what are some of the best ways to target bass during this transitional time of the year?

When bass fishing in fall, it's important to keep moving—the bass are constantly on the go. They can be found in many different places and at various depths, including on the surface, on the bottom or suspended somewhere in between. Often, they will transit from shallow to deep water and back again multiple times during the day in search of forage as they fatten up for the coming winter.

With that in mind, there are a number of tactics which will work better than others in the fall. Among the most productive is throwing a few old standbys—spinnerbaits and crankbaits. A good spinnerbait is great for imitating baitfish and is most effective when there’s good visibility. The vibration and flash produced by the blade can draw in bass, and it’s a good way to cover a lot of ground in a short period of time. A crankbait does the same thing, covering various water depths and imitating forage baitfish. A lipless design produces a tighter wobble and can be especially effective in shallower water.

For probing the midrange and bottom depths, it’s hard to beat a jig. Using colors which mimic a bass’ natural prey, this is one that will work year-round but extremely well on suspended mid-water fish. A swimbait can accomplish the same thing, while also offering a lifelike soft feel to striking fish.

One final technique is topwater. After all, who doesn’t enjoy a smashing strike on a topwater lure? Those early mornings and late afternoons are the perfect time to use your favorite topwater bait.

All of these require an angler to make hundreds of casts, and as the weather cools off, sometimes we also want a little more warmth for our hands as well as additional padding and grip for all-day comfort. That’s where Fish Monkey’s line of fall fishing gloves and gear comes in.

One of the most popular fall fishing gloves of all time is the Wooly. A natural insulator, wool is an exceptional performer in any cool or cold-weather environment. The comfort and fit is unmatched in performance and the unique characteristic of wool allows the glove to absorb up to 30 percent of its weight in water without feeling heavy or damp. The wool fibers also breathe, allowing moisture to be wicked away while its insulating quality keeps your hands warm even when wet. The synthetic leather palm provides extra hand protection from fatigue and superb wet grip, while the exposed fingers allow for knot tying, bait rigging and rod and line management. There is now a Wooly Long with full fingers and a Wooly Mitten, which flips back to expose the fingertips when needed.

When the day calls for something with complete hand coverage, the Task Fleece is a perfect fit. It’s constructed of technical fleece material that allows for superb dexterity while providing great warmth and protection from the wind, with a synthetic leather palm and non-slip silicone print for a superior grip. The tapered fit allows for full hand use in all fishing situations, and there’s even a touchscreen-compatible pad on the index finger.

The Blocker is another fan favorite. Made with ultrathin 2mm neoprene, it has enhanced feel and dexterity while providing a warm and dry environment for your hands—perfect for those chilly, windy, damp days when a heavier glove is just too much. Slit openings on the index fingers and thumbs mean you can use touchscreens, tie knots or release fish without having to remove the gloves.

Bass fishing can be brutal on your feet too, but Fish Monkey’s line of lightweight socks solve many of those issues. They’re made of the finest Merino wool for terrific moisture wicking without being too warm. They also have compression fit and a no-seam toe to prevent chafing. There are two styles: a boot cut and an over-the-calf, and they’re made with pride in the USA by one of the oldest textile mills in the country.

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