Cold Water Cranking DONE RIGHT | Bass Fishing

Tips N Tricks February 5, 2026 3 views

When winter is fading but spring isn’t quite here yet, water temps are still in the 40s to low 50s—and that’s when flat-sided crankbaits absolutely shine.
In this video, Glenn breaks down why your big, round, wide-wobbling “summer” crankbaits stop working in cold water and shows you exactly what to throw instead.
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Chapters
0:00 – Why summer crankbaits stop working
1:11 – Plastic vs. wood
4:19 – Bill design & how it affects depth and action
6:36 – Best colors
7:18 – Prime structure & cover to target
9:16 – Using deflection & pause to trigger bites
11:40 – Best rod, reel, and line setup for small flat-sides

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