Thompson's Fall Crankbait Tactics

EDITOR'S NOTE: Jackie Thompson of Eufaula, Alabama, has guided bass fishermen on Lake Eufaula for more than 30 years. This week, we'll look at his tactics for catching fall bass.

Question: Where on Lake Eufaula will you fish crankbaits at this time of year?
Answer: I'll fish on ledges 12- to 15-feet deep at the mouths of creeks. I'll keep my boat in the deep water and cast a Berkley Frenzy crankbait in the shad pattern. At this time of year, I like to fish crankbaits from the shallow water over the lip of the break and into the deep water.

Question: What kind of cover do you search for on these ledges?
Answer: I look for ledges covered in stumps, rocks or submerged grasses.

Question: Where else will you fish crankbaits this fall?
Answer: Riprap can be deadly during the fall when the wind blows in and pushes the bait up against it.

Question: What rod do you prefer?
Answer: I like Berkley's medium-heavy-action Hank Parker Lightning rod with its super sensitivity. The fall can be the best time of the year to catch either a really big bass or to catch large numbers of bass. I really enjoy fishing in the fall.

To learn more about Pure Fishing, including Berkley's quality products like the Frenzy crankbait, call (800) BERKLEY, or visit the Berkley web site at: www.berkley-fishing.com.

To learn more about bass fishing in the fall or to fish on Lake Eufaula, contact Jackie Thompson at 110 Marina Drive, Eufaula, AL 36027, or call (334) 687-9595.