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<blockquote data-quote="KDM" data-source="post: 185716" data-attributes="member: 314"><p>Fall fishing on the Sheyenne means bigger baits and more aggressive tactics.&nbsp; The fish are feeding to fatten for the winter and so prefer larger meals to tidbits.&nbsp; Use #9 or larger shallow running rapalas, shallow shad raps, and 4 inch or larger paddle tails.&nbsp; I use white first, then switch to a darker color as night approaches.&nbsp; As was mentioned, use the current to your advantage.&nbsp; Cast cross current and let the current imbibe the action.&nbsp; The water tends to be shallow so a fast retrieve can actually rip the bait past the fish before they have a chance to grab it.&nbsp; That being said, don't be afraid to jerk your bait sharply then let it settle.&nbsp;&nbsp; Hang on as most of the strikes are vicious and very powerful.&nbsp; Fish current seams, eddies, and confused water that indicate submerged structure the fish can sit behind in ambush.&nbsp; If you can find 4-6 ft of water all the better as most of the hard baits I mentioned will run about 18 inches to 2 ft depending on current speed and retrieve.&nbsp; Less than 4 and you run into snags or simply don't have enough water for the fish to attack a bait efficiently and any deeper and it's more difficult to find the seams and ambush points.&nbsp; The closer we get to winter the more time of day won't matter.&nbsp; If the fish are there, they usually make their presence known in short order.&nbsp; Hope this helps.&nbsp; Good Luck!!!</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="KDM, post: 185716, member: 314"] Fall fishing on the Sheyenne means bigger baits and more aggressive tactics. The fish are feeding to fatten for the winter and so prefer larger meals to tidbits. Use #9 or larger shallow running rapalas, shallow shad raps, and 4 inch or larger paddle tails. I use white first, then switch to a darker color as night approaches. As was mentioned, use the current to your advantage. Cast cross current and let the current imbibe the action. The water tends to be shallow so a fast retrieve can actually rip the bait past the fish before they have a chance to grab it. That being said, don't be afraid to jerk your bait sharply then let it settle. Hang on as most of the strikes are vicious and very powerful. Fish current seams, eddies, and confused water that indicate submerged structure the fish can sit behind in ambush. If you can find 4-6 ft of water all the better as most of the hard baits I mentioned will run about 18 inches to 2 ft depending on current speed and retrieve. Less than 4 and you run into snags or simply don't have enough water for the fish to attack a bait efficiently and any deeper and it's more difficult to find the seams and ambush points. The closer we get to winter the more time of day won't matter. If the fish are there, they usually make their presence known in short order. Hope this helps. Good Luck!!! [/QUOTE]

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