Kayak Bass Fishing in a February WARM UP! Why the Bite Gets Tough & How to Adjust
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In this episode break down how an early February warm front changes cold water bass fishing patterns and why the bite gets tough during unstable winter conditions. Fishing from my kayak on Lake Mead, I target largemouth and smallmouth bass while explaining how rising water temperatures, pressure changes, and increased fishing pressure make bass skittish and unpredictable.
If you’re a kayak angler, bass fisherman, or someone learning how to fish in Nevada, this video covers key winter bass fishing strategies including bait selection, lure presentation, slow retrieves, finesse techniques, and location adjustments during a warm spell. February bass fishing can be tricky, especially when cold water transitions create confused fish that suspend, roam, or shut down completely.
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YouTube Equipment
Kayak
Old Town Sportsman 120PDL
Motor
Minn Kota Endura 36lb Thrust
Fishfinder
Lowrance Hook Reveal 7TS
Kayak Electronics
Yak Power five circuit wireless digital switching system
Complete LED Button Light
Yak-Power 2piece LED Kayak Lights
15Amp Hour Battery
100Amp Hour Battery
YakAttack VISICarbon Pro 360 Degree LED
Camera & Gear
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo
GoPRO Hero 5-Back Camera
Portable Charger Power Bank 40000mAh
Rod Reels & Line
Milk Crate & Walmart Rod Holders
Shimano Zodias Spinning Rods | Tackle Warehouse. Medium Fast
Shimano Miravel Spinning Reels | Tackle Warehouse 2500hg
Lew’s Xfinity 6 Ft. 10 In. 1 Piece Medium Action Spinning Fishing Rod – Walmart.com
St. Croix Mojo Bass Trigon Spinning Rods | Tackle Warehouse
13 Fishing Defy Black Casting Rods | Tackle Warehouse M/H F / Heavy F
Shimano Sahara FJ Spinning Reels | Tackle Warehouse C3000hg
Daiwa Regal LT Spinning Reels | Tackle Warehouse 2500D-XH-B
15lb Sufix 832 Braided Line Neon Lime | Tackle Warehouse
6lb Sunline Super FC Sniper Fluorocarbon | Tackle Warehouse
Terminal Tackle
WOO! Tungsten Cylinder Drop Shot Weights | Tackle Warehouse 1/4 / 3/8
WOO! Tungsten Tear Drop Closed Eye Drop Shot Weight | Tackle Warehouse 1/4 / 3/8
VMC Weedless Neko Hook 5pk | Tackle Warehouse Size 1
VMC Neko Hook | Tackle Warehouse Size 1
VMC Neko Weight 10pk | Tackle Warehouse 3/32 1/8
Lures & Bait
Roboworm Straight Tail Worms | Tackle Warehouse
Z-Man Gobius Swimbait 3″ | Tackle Warehouse
Yamamoto Senko | Tackle Warehouse
Berkley Powerbait Chigger Craw | Tackle Warehouse
Finesse Ball Jig – PNW Bass Candy
The Javelin – PNW Bass Candy
Slasher Swim Bait – PNW Bass Candy
Serpent Head Swim Jigs – PNW Bass Candy
Buckeye Lures G-Buzz Single Bladed Buzzbait | Tackle Warehouse
Zoom Trick Worm | Tackle Warehouse green pumpkin- chartreuse tail
Jackall Gantarel Swimbaits | Tackle Warehouse Bluegill
Strike King Tourgrade SpinnerBait – Spot Remover
Z-Man Finesse TRD PB&J
Z-Man TRD Ticklerz – The Deal