Fishing is fantastic here in Georgia in October. Cooling water makes bass, bream, catfish, crappie and hybrids start feeding better. These patterns work for me here - maybe they will help you catch fish where you live.
Fall Fishing Patterns

Fishing on cold winter days can have some special things that are both good and bad. Some, like warm clothes and certain smells, can evoke feelings and thoughts that make you feel warm all over. And there are some special problems that the cold causes with you and your tackle.

picture (c) Ronnie Garrison

Fishing On Winter Days

Call them blowdowns, laydowns or just trees in the water, they are great places to catch a bass. The way you approach a tree and cast to it can make the difference between catching and casting. And your bait selection is very important. Try my methods of fishing trees in the water and tell me if you have ways that work better for you.
How To Fish a Tree in the Water

We have all had it happen. Suddenly you realize the perfect lure to use and you start digging for it but can't find it. If you organize your tackle you will be able to find what you want much easier. You also won't go out and buy six more of a lure that you already have six of stuck back somewhere if you know where everything is in your tacklebox.

Tackling An Orderly Tacklebox - Organizing Your Tackle Box