Power Fishing Tips In Late Fall For Redfish & Snook
- By: Luke Simonds
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This lesson shows an extremely effective method of fishing that will enable you to consistently catch fish throughout the Fall without having to worry about live bait.
The method of fishing I am referring to is called Power Fishing which is a strategy focused on covering as much good looking water as possible in a given hour to maximize the odds of finding some hungry fish every trip.
This method is particularly effective in the Fall because many predator fish are often spread out up in the shallows which gives a big advantage to fishermen who cover more water.
A key to this type of fishing is to be mobile while fishing. Although small skiffs with trolling motors are what most people think of when Power Fishing is being discussed, it certainly can be done by wade fishing as well as when fishing from a kayak too.
To see this strategy in action, watch the video below because I made it in a new format in which I go over the core strategy while showing the cast to hookup clips of a recent trip so you can see it all in action.
Power Fishing Case Study Video
Click here to see the Power Fishing Mini-Course
Gear Used On This Trip
Topwater:
- Lure: Moonwalker
- Reel: Daiwa Legalis – 2500
- Rod: Slot Machine Prototype
- Mainline: Fins Spin 10 lb
- Leader: Ande Monofilament Leader – 20lb with 30lb bite tippet (Dirty Deeks Leader)
Subsurface:
- Lure: Slam Shady BOMBER rigged on 3/0 Hoss Helix Hook
- Reel: Daiwa Fuego – 2500
- Rod: TFO Pro S 7’6″ Medium Power
- Mainline: Daiwa J-braid x8 Grand 10 lb
- Leader: Ande Monofilament Leader – 20lb
Conclusion
Power fishing is an extremely productive and fun way to fish in the Fall season because the fish are often spread out and they are generally in a good feeding mood.
So this is the season when fishermen skilled in using artificial lures can have a huge advantage given the increased water coverage.
In this trip featured above, I fished 1/5 miles of shoreline with structure in 2 hours… that type of water coverage would not be possible by anyone using live bait.
That expansive water coverage is what helped ensure that I could find some fish willing to strike topwater even well after the sun came up.
And given that I caught a slot snook just 2 casts after switching to subsurface, I now wonder how many good fish I missed out on because I was having so much fun getting topwater strikes.
Either way, it sure was a fun morning out on the water.
Finding The Fish Help
In order to help make sure that you are targeting the right areas based on the latest feeding trends and upcoming weather forecasts, make sure to use the following 3 resources because they will save you a ton of time.
1. Weekend Game Plans (updated weekly)
These regional game plans will show you exactly what types of spots to target in under 10 minutes… just click the video to start, and you’ll be informed on what to do on your next trip.
2. Smart Fishing Spots Platform (updated every 15 minutes)
This exclusive software literally shows you where the most fish are likely to be feeding based on exactly when you’ll be fishing. It factors in the tides, wind, and weather to help you quickly see which areas to target throughout the day.
3. Community Reports (live feed)
The Insider Community platform is what you can use to see what is biting near you, and you can get to know other members who fish in your area. Plus, you can use it to keep a log of your catches so you can use past trips to help predict future catches.
Questions?
If you have any questions about this lesson or about anything in the Insider Club Platform, please use the Comment feed below and I’ll be quick to respond.
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I only ever get out for a few hours at a time so this was very helpful for me. Like the format for sure, would have like to see a quick run through on a map what water you covered in that period of time as well. Keep up the great work!
Excellent format! Good footage and great tips!
Thanks for making time to post the nice comment John!
I liked this format! Keep up the good work.
Thanks Steve!
Awesome video, Luke. On the reels you used was the gear ratio the same for both top water and paddle tails. Do you have a recommendation? I’m about to add the Legalis to my collection.
Thanks Ruben! Yes, the reels I was using have the same gear ratio… I like the higher ratio for using lures so I can get the lure back for another cast more quickly if I see a fish strike while my lure is already out.
Thank you, Sir.
Thanks for posting this. Your fishing areas offer much more than in my area given all the mangroves, trees, and structure. Our bays are pretty open, no trees, not much structure other than rock outcroppings limiting me to sandy points with eel grass cover. Species are limited as well i.e. spotted bay and banded bass, halibut, croaker, some corvina. I’ve got to get me a kayak so I can cover more area. A bit more difficult with this aging body. I may have to opt for a trolling motor, but then have to go through the hassle of registration, steering cables and car top transport. Oh well, we gots to do what we gots to do.
The vessel registration fortunately isn’t too bad… I am getting a motor for my paddleboard, so I’ll be doing the same thing soon.
Loved the video. Format is great. Short and sweet so we can get the message in our spare time. Appreciate all the great content. I went on my maiden inshore salt water trip last week in Rockport and hooked 3 specs and landed two. Thanks for getting me up to speed!
Thanks for making time to post the nice commend David. Great work on catching specs on your maiden trip!!!
Great Video Luke!! I like the format. Could spend a little more time on the water.
Thanks for posting the helpful comment Randall!
Really like the format and lots of information.
Thanks Joe!
Great info! I’d even be interested in a long-form version of this (an hour or two) to get a sense of the speed and rhythm going from spot to spot.
Thanks for posting the suggestion Charlie! We actually have a podcast video of this type of fishing coming out soon.
Great information and format Luke. I see way too many anglers sitting in the same spot and not power fishing. The fish are not going to hit the 5th-100th time they see your lure!
They usually hit the very first cast or not at all. So keep moving and find new fish to cast to.
Thanks for making time to post the nice comment Jeff!