daiwa as 7050 rod and reel combo Eliminator Saltwater Spinning the Daiwa D Daiwa D-Shock Spinning Combo

If I had to put a finger on it somewhere I would say that when Steve McKenna started banging big bass on the rigged Slug-Gos it got my attention

Water temps dropping into the 60s trigger the best fall fishing

Check out Matt Lee's Best Summer Time Baits for Bass, or for some general tips for success, take a look at Kevin VanDam's short piece about how to be successful in bass fishing.

The summer to fall transition lingered for a long time and then temperatures plummeted

Also, dont overlook swimming a big worm high off the bottom, much like a swimbait

These fish have a mushy feel about them once dead, and their scales are a nuisance