The Truth About Winter Fishing! (How To Prepare For Tough Conditions)

Tips N Tricks January 24, 2025 11 views
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Come along for a day of Winter bass fishing with Matt! The weather is cold, the fishing is tough, but Matt is determined to catch some bass! Listen to the details as he adapts to the conditions. What how he focuses on confidence baits and pieces together a pattern for a mixed bag of fish.

Winter isn’t always easy! Sure, you’ve got a chance at a giant, but sometimes it’s downright tough! Don’t panic! Focus on your confidence baits, fish them slowly and effectively, and you can catch fish despite the conditions. Your next bite could be the fish of a lifetime, so stay focused, even when the bites are few and far between!

Below you’ll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We’ve included his hook upgrades, bait colors, as well as the rods and reels he used to fish the baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

*FULL SIZE RIG…*
•Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/38xd1es
•Matt Allen Swimbait Heads (3/16 oz): https://bit.ly/29RrTYN
•Keitech 5″ Easy Shiner Swimbaits: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Color: Tennessee Shad
•Keitech 4″ Easy Shiner Swimbaits: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Color: Crystal Shad

*MID SIZE RIG…*
•Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md
•Matt Allen Swimbait Heads (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/29RrTYN
•Keitech 4.5″ Easy Shiner Swimbaits: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Color: Electric Shad
•Keitech 4″ Easy Shiner Swimbaits: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Color: Electric Shad

*BLADE BAIT…*
•Damiki Vault Blade (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2rnO7e2
Color: Holo Mossback
•BKK Hook Upgrade– Spear EWG: https://bit.ly/3PiUjM7
Size: 8

*CRANKBAIT…*
•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX
Color: Ghost Minnow

*FULL SIZE RIG COMBO…*
Rod– Shimano Expride 7’7″ Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG
Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock Leader (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

*MID SIZE RIG COMBO…*
Rod– St. Croix Legend Elite 7’4″ Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2z2qdHc
Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line– Seaguar InvizX (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

*BLADE BAIT COMBO…*
Rod– Shimano Expride 7’2″ Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line– Sufix 832 Sunrise Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw
Leader– Sufix Advance (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

*SPEED CRANK COMBO…*
Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP
Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC

*TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)*
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY… *

Boat– Skeeter FXR 21: https://bit.ly/43GvGQh
Motor– Yamaha VMAX SHO 250 HP: https://bit.ly/3xolFv0
Trolling Motor– Minn Kota Ultrex Quest: https://bit.ly/41RErpY
Electronics– Humminbird Apex 13: https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q
Batteries– Dakota Lithium 135 AH: https://bit.ly/4b9HooR
Anchors– Minn Kota Raptors: https://bit.ly/3iMUrEJ
Camera– GoPro Hero 12: https://bit.ly/3MwQToy

*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…* 

Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: https://bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite Rod Cover: https://bit.ly/3UewJEx
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: https://bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Hard Storage Box: https://bit.ly/2t3uHMR
Favorite Soft Tackle Storage: https://bit.ly/3TnKHl7
Favorite Net: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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If you plan to do any shopping, using our links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won’t be able to even see a difference but they’ll know you’re one of us!

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