Shallow or deep in the Fall

[BASSproJOE]

When fishing in the fall, would you rather fish deep or shallow, fast or slow?

[Ray Esboldt]

Both and both. I've been on some incredible big fish bites in September out of deep water crawling a roller jig along the bottom. Rocks are definitely a key element. However, I never hesitate to start a day throwing buzzers in and around slop. And, you can't forget the scum frog bite out of the pads.

Sometimes, you can't get shallow enough in the fall, and sometimes those deep fish really make your jaw drop. With that being said, my fishing usually ends in September due to conflicts with hunting.

[Central Bassman]

Hey Ray, What the best type of trailer for a roller jig that time of year or just all around trailer???

[Deitz Dittrich]

CB- I hope Ray will see this post.. I am sure he will..

I myself also like to fish roll'er type football jigs... I pretty much use a couple of different style plastics... #1 just a craw immatation. #2 a Skirted double tail grub, #3 a Straight tail worm...

Good luck and good fishing to you.

[Ray Esboldt]

CB,

I like what is referred to as a French Fry worm - it does look like a french fry. I also like a paddle tail grub, a skirted twin tail grub, or fluke. In all reality, any plastic can be good on a roller jig.

[Central Bassman]

Thanks guys i havent used roller jigs much but ill have to try them when i find the right cover.

[ikeslayer]

i am not sure if i know exactly what a roller jig is. If someone would be so kind to post a picture then i could say," Ahhh one of those" thanks ike

[Jig Master]

A roller jig is the same as a football head jig. Just picture a football with a hook sticking out the middle of its side, and that's what they look like

[Fever]

What exactly is the right cover? I am thinking rocks maybe? I do have some roller jigs, I myself just call them football jigs but rarely use them. Deitz, what is it that makes this style of jig head appealing? Is it that the bait stands up?