4 Fall Fishing Lures I Trust for Bigger Inshore Fish

Which fall fishing lures deserve a spot in your tackle box?

I’ve narrowed my lineup down to four favorites for targeting BIG redfish, trout, snook, and flounder.

But having these lures is only part of it.

Knowing when to put one down and pick up another is what makes this lineup so useful.

Watch the video below to see how I make that call, so you can spend less time second-guessing your lure and more time making casts that count.

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Featured Gear:

• Moonwalker: My go-to 4-inch topwater in the mullet pattern.
• Skinny Lipper XL: A long-casting plug for searching big flats.
• Mulligan Bomber: A 5-inch paddletail, also shown in the mullet pattern.
• Prawn Original: A 4.3-inch shrimp imitation for a quieter presentation.
• Hoss Helix Hooks: Weighted, weedless hooks for fishing the Mulligan Bomber and Prawn Original in shallow water and around grass or cover.
• Hoss Round Eye Jigheads: Traditional exposed-hook jigheads for getting your soft plastics deeper when snagging isn’t a concern.
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Moonwalker: Take Advantage of the Topwater Bite

When fish are aggressive, especially in the morning, the Moonwalker is tough to beat.

I love the mullet pattern for fall because there’s so much mullet around. And for targeting bigger fish, I’m a big fan of the single inline hooks.

Here’s why.

If I’m trying to catch a 30-inch trout, the last thing I want is to hook a little 14-incher and spook the bigger fish nearby.

Smaller fish can peck at this lure without getting hooked as easily as they would on trebles. That gives the bigger fish a chance to come over and grab it.

When the surface bite slows, I reach for the next lure in the lineup.

Skinny Lipper XL: Reach More Fish on the Flats

If I’m searching a big grass flat for schools of redfish, casting distance matters.

The Skinny Lipper XL casts an absolute mile. Its weight shifts toward the back during the cast, helping it carry through the wind and reach water farther from the boat.

That means I can search more water with each cast.

It also gives me options once it lands. I can use a straight retrieve, work it like a slashbait, or dip it below the surface and let it float back up.

This is one of my favorite fall fishing lures when the topwater bite fades but fish are still willing to respond to a plug.

If they’re turning down the plugs, I’m quick to switch to soft plastics.

Mulligan Bomber: Make the Switch to Soft Plastics

The Mulligan Bomber gives me a big baitfish profile with a softer presentation.

Its paddle tail puts out vibration without being too noisy, and the mullet pattern looks great swimming through the water.

It also casts well, which helps when those fall redfish schools are moving around and I need to find them.

For shallow water, I rig it on a Hoss Helix weighted hook. When I need to get deeper, I switch to a jig head.

That flexibility lets me keep fishing the same lure as the depth changes. And if I need to skip it under a dock or mangroves, it can handle that, too.

Prawn Original: Have an Answer for Spooky Fish

When fish get really spooky, the Prawn Original is one of my favorite options.

Sometimes, extra noise and vibration work against you. That’s when I want the quiet, natural presentation of a shrimp imitation.

I’ve caught some of my biggest fish across several species on this lure. It works throughout the year, but it’s especially valuable when fish won’t respond to the more aggressive options.

Like the Mulligan Bomber, I can rig it on a weighted hook for shallow water or a jig head when I need to fish deeper.

It’s the lure I want ready when the fish make me work for a bite.

Final Thoughts

These four lures make it easier to adjust throughout a fall fishing trip.

I can cover water, take advantage of an aggressive bite, and go subtle when the fish get wary, all without digging through a pile of different options.

Pay attention to how the fish respond. If one presentation isn’t getting it done, make an adjustment.

Which of these four would you tie on first for a fall trip? Let me know in the comments!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are your favorite fall fishing lures?

My lineup is the Moonwalker, Skinny Lipper XL, Mulligan Bomber, and Prawn Original. Together, they give me options for aggressive fish, searching open flats, and getting bites from spooky fish.

What do you throw when the topwater bite stops?

The Skinny Lipper XL is my next option when fish stop feeding on the surface. If they aren’t responding to plugs, I switch to soft plastics.

What lure do you use for spooky redfish?

The Prawn Original is one of my favorites. Its subtle shrimp presentation is useful when fish shy away from more noise or vibration.

Can you use these soft plastics in deeper water?

Yes. I use weighted hooks for shallow presentations and switch to jig heads when I need to fish the Mulligan Bomber or Prawn Original deeper.