AUTUMN ANGLING Where, When, and How to Hook Fish This Fall
MATCH THE CATCH In fall, baitfish grow larger. Adjust your lure size and color to mimic the prevalent forage in your fishing area. This increases the likelihood of enticing bites. EXPLORE STOCKED WATERS Many lakes and streams are stocked with trout and catfish in the fall. These fish are often eager to bite, providing excellent opportunities for anglers. UTILIZE LIVE BAIT Live bait can be particularly effective in cooler temperatures. Minnows, nightcrawlers, and shad can more effectively entice sluggish fish than artificial lures. MONITOR WATER CONDITIONS Fall often brings changes in water levels due to drawdowns. Stay informed about these conditions, as they influence fish locations and behavior.
As cooler temperatures, golden leaves, and holidays roll in, fall is one of the best-kept secrets in fishing. While many pack up their rods after summer, savvy anglers know autumn is when the real magic happens. Fish feed aggressively as they prepare for winter, and the crowds of people enjoying the water have thinned out. A few tweaks can level up your fishing game this season, whether you’re chasing bass, crappie, or trout. TARGET SHALLOW WATERS As temperatures drop, baitfish like shad move into the backs of creeks and embayments. Predatory fish such as bass and crappie follow, making these areas hotspots. Focus your efforts on these shallow zones to increase your catch rate.
EXPERIMENT WITH DEPTHS Fall turnover can scatter fish
throughout various depths. Don’t hesitate to try different depths until you locate active fish. Using a fish finder can help you identify these productive zones. FISH THROUGHOUT THE DAY Unlike summer, when fish are most active during dawn and dusk, fall fish feed more consistently throughout the day. This allows for flexible fishing schedules without the need for early starts. FOCUS ON STRUCTURE Fish gravitate toward structures like submerged wood and rocky banks during fall. These areas provide shelter and warmth, and targeting them can lead to successful catches.
Proper Car Seats Cut Child Crash Deaths BUCKLE UP FOR LIFE
Many parents pop their small children in and out of car seats multiple times a day while running errands or making routine trips, assuming they are safe.
not properly restrained in a safety seat or belt. The most common errors are fastening the seat too loosely into the car, placing the belt clips improperly, or leaving the harness too tight or too loose across the child’s body. Correct use of car seats reduces injuries by 71% for children under 1, and by 54% for children ages 1–4, federal data show. And booster seats are linked to a 45% reduction in injury risk for children ages 4–8. Also, many parents move their children out of car seats and into booster seats too soon. Missouri law requires all children under 8 to ride in a safety or booster seat until they reach 80 pounds in weight or 4 feet, 9 inches
in height. Youngsters under 4 years of age, or less than 40 pounds, must be in a child safety seat. A child who is 4–7 years old or weighs at least 40 pounds can sit in either a safety seat or a booster seat. Children over 8 years of age, or over 80 pounds or 4 feet, 9 inches tall, can be secured by either a safety belt or a well-fitted booster seat. A driver can be pulled over and
If you are among those moms and dads, are you sure your child is secure?
Car seats and booster seats only work when they are properly installed and the child is correctly buckled in. And nearly 3 of every 4 car seats are installed or used improperly, according to a national database on nearly 72,000 car seat inspections. Car accidents are a leading cause of death for Missouri youngsters 12 and under. Some 1 in 5 of those killed or seriously injured in car crashes were
ticketed for no other reason than violating these child safety laws.
If you would like help determining whether your child’s car seat is safe, check the Missouri Department of Transportation website for information about Car Seat Check events and services in your area.
Published by Newsletter Pro // newsletterpro.com
Made with FlippingBook Ebook Creator