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In the post about the rain effecting the fishing, I mentioned the Fall Feeding Frenzy; it's been a while since I have seen this covered and I was just wondering what others think about the subject.
In your opinion and/or experience: what is the "Fall Feeding Frenzy?" When does the FFF happen (month) most years? What causes it? Anything else you would like to say about it so others will know what to look for and know when to be on the water for a good time (me included)!! :)
Usually the fall feeding frenzy starts when the water temperature fall below 65 degrees, and the range is from 55 to 65 degrees. Weather conditions can affect how long this period last. I would say when the water temperatures of your favorite lake gets to 65 degrees you might want to be on the lake as much as possilble so you are there when it occurs. Again, I would follow the shad during this time. Streams and rivers will cool faster usually so you have to be ready. I keep a electrical monitor with a temperature prob to monitor temperatures at different depths. This way not only can you monitor surface temperatures, but you can monitor thermocline temps as well.
I've been fishing the fall feeding frenzy for the last two or three weeks...it just been recently that the average size has gotten bigger in the schools...