There is no better time of the year to fish than the fall in my opinion. Fishing in the fall has always been my most productive time of the year as well. I'm not sure of the scientific reason for this, but it's always seemed to me that the fish are "stocking up" on food before the really cold weather sets in. At least this is how it seems in the rivers and streams of the west. Once the really cold weather sets in, the fishes metabolism slows to a point that they simply don't eat as much (which obviously means that catching them is that much more difficult). This is surely how it seems to be in the rivers and streams, which is why fishing in the fall (before the really cold weather) is so productive.

Another big selling point for fishing in the fall is the fact that the scenery is so beautiful. As the leaves begin changing color, it sometimes seems as if you're fishing inside of a painting, which is always a cool feeling. Yep, for me fishing in the fall is as good as it gets. So while other outdoors people are turning their attention to chasing animals in the woods and birds in the fields, you may want to get serious about fishing as the fall kicks into gear?

I know I've caught almost all of my trophy fish in the fall as well. Fishing in the fall can be incredibly productive, and as far as big fish go, there may be no better time of the year to wet a line. My fishing mentor (who incidentally was the best trout angler I've ever known) believed wholeheartedly in fishing for trophy trout in the fall. He fished for trout all year long, but concentrated his efforts for BIG trout, in the fall of the year. This may not be a bad idea fore you, if you like catching trophy fish?

In the fall, as the weather starts to cool, it becomes increasingly important to pay attention to both the weather and moon as well. There may be no two more important factors than the weather nad the moon, when it comes to fishing. Many anglers don't realize this, and you can get more information about the the weather, moon, & fishing here. Honestly, these two factors can make as much difference in the amount and size of the fish you catch as what type of bait you use.

The bottom line in all of this is that fishing in the fall can be as good as it gets. As the fish stock up on food before winter, you can have some of your best fishing days of the entire year. Don't forget to have some pre-tied gang hooks with you as well. Remember, there is no better way to present a live worm as bait than a set of gang hooks. Not only this, but you'll also be fishing in some of the most beautiful scenery of the entire year when you go fishing in the fall.