Bob Jensen Guest columnist

Autumn is in the air. It’s not as noticeable during the day, but air temperatures at night are getting colder and the locusts are louder. The leaves on trees are showing some red, yellow, and orange colors a little earlier than usual. Snakes, salamanders, and caterpillars are starting to show up on hard surfaces, especially after a rain, because those areas are a little warmer. These are just a few of the subtle signs that indicate that fall is closer than we might think.

Walleyes, bass, and most other fish notice signs of the upcoming fall season also. Those signs tell the fish that they need to get ready for the cold waters of winter. To get ready for the extended period of colder water, fish add some weight, and to add that weight, they eat more than usual.

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