6 Tips to Catch Big Fall SmallmouthFall is one of the best times of year to catch a giant bronzeback. Here’s his top six tips on how to find and catch big bronzebacks throughout the fall. Be ready with a variety of baits when targeting fall smallmouth. Be Versatile with Your LureBe ready with a few different baits at all times when smallmouth fishing in the fall. Nowak likes to have a couple of rods rigged with different baits, ready to switch gears at a moment's notice.