Winter may be tough fishing but its prime time to catch giant bass! Don’t let the cold temperatures and tough fishing fool you, this is one of your best shots at the fish of a lifetime and you should absolutely be on the water.
This isn’t the time to be exploring new baits or trying to build confidence. During the cold water months you should be focused on a handful of confidence baits so you know that you’re doing the right things, even when you aren’t getting bit. If you stick to your game plan the time will come that you cross paths with a truly giant bass!
We recommend a 2-pronged approach. You either need to finesse fish for bass or throw swimbaits for bass. Be sure that you don’t find yourself in the middle, that is the least effective approach to Winter fishing. Again, you either want extreme finesse (like the ned rig) or extreme big baits like the basstrix paddle tail or trash fish.
Below are the baits and gear we recommend…
Swimbaits:
Basstrix 7″ Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2aiy7SR
8″ All American Trash Fish: http://bit.ly/2hmXtg1
Owner Beast Hook: http://bit.ly/2ancP66
Finesse Approach:
5″ Senko (Green Pumpkin/Blk Flake): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Dream Shot Worm: http://bit.ly/2aAoUoR
Z Man Ned Rig T.R.D.: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR
Z Man Mushroom Head: http://bit.ly/2hs2cAe
Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap Hook (size 1/0): http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM
Dropshot Weights: http://bit.ly/2aCjeHE
Finesse Rod- Dobyns 742 Spinning: http://bit.ly/29OVnDa
Finesse Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Finesse Line- 10 lb Sufix 832 Braided: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Finesse Leader- 8 lb Seaguar AbrazX: http://bit.ly/2aaBBDX
Swimbait Rod- G Loomis Heavy: http://bit.ly/2emaKYZ
Swimbait Reel- Calcutta 400B: http://bit.ly/2b6NX0d
Swimbait Line- Sufix 832 80 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Swimbait Leader- 30 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Camera Used- GoPro Hero4: http://bit.ly/2dBKx8O
Winter Bass fishing can be amazing fish for largemouth, smallmouth bass, and spotted bass alike. Don’t be afraid to get out, even in cold weather and do some bass fishing. When water temps are cold the fish’s metabolism slows but they still need to eat. You’re going to get less bites than you’re used to but you’ll be getting big bass bites.
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Why embarrassed about the dropshot?
I looking to fish clear lake in December and im would like to know what my best bait would be to catch my pb.
What is the name of that big fish lure? Where can I buy it?
why is talking about the ned rig a BAD thing?! i found those zman lures last year and it was absolutely insane the amount of fish i caught on those things.
What can I say… these guys know their stuff! As a casual bass fisherman now becoming more avid, I find all the content in TB’s videos to be very helpful, easy to understand then implement, and over all, extremely informative. As overwhelming as bass fishing gear/lures etc have become, it’s nice to be able to pick TB video that suits my style of fishing and then simply listen and learn. I truly appreciate Matt and Tim’s comment and dedication to the education of catching bass.
I get more information from these guys just to make sure that i am doing the right thing. I get discouraged as well as many others also. I'm a shakey head guy. That set up is my go to approach. Once I get bit and land it, then i will go to another type presentation that I have seldom had any luck on. Right now my water is so stained due to the three days of straight rain. The river is flowing and the way to the dock is flooded. When i can't get the boat out I do love to throw from shore. I figure a chartreuse spinner with big blades will give me an edge. If I'm missing something anything will be helpful. Thanks
Ellen who sells those hoodies you guys wearing
Ive asked about how to get one of these sweatshirts and haven’t seen a email or comment?
What is the weight of the 7" Basstrix?
Cool video . learned a lot , but my other question is and I can't find a video of yours … where do the bass go when it's extremely cold water with no ice . In say like a pond . I mostly fish ponds
Me encanta vuestro canal os sigo desde españa pero mi problema esque no se ingles se pudieras poner subtitolos en español seria genial
Man I bet it's like 40 there, it was -20 where I live today….
Do you think these baits would work in the Midwest or get a smaller size??
What about a grub?
The ice is coming here in Northern NJ. You guys keep me sane throughout the winter months. You're the best on YouTube without a doubt. Thank you both.
Love your videos guys! Recently started kayak bass fishing the delta more in opposed to mostly lakes. Your info and videos have improved the quality and quantity of my fish caught. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Curt
Hey guys I was watching Scott Martin yesterday on his YouTube channel he mentioned he wanted to come out to California and fish boards Barn and said it would be great to hook up with you too I hope that comes true would love to see it happy holidays
Lol your killin me smalls
Great shit as always. I caught me personal best because of this channel and this channel only. Love it.
You could tell Tim was absolutely freezing
Love your videos.But the zman has done no better for me then 1/2 of senko.Even with scent.The zman head snags very easy and the zman jig wire guard way to stiff.I have had alittle better luck with them split shot letting it float behind.
Would you recommend adding a stinger hook to all of your top hooked swimbaits in the winter?
Do you guys modify the tails on those swimbaits or does the cold water slow the thump enough?
Just watched another video you made and it had 10 thumbs down as this one does, looks like you have 10 haters that follow you around and get their Barbi rods all twisted up in their panties. You guys are the best on YouTube and tell the truth about bass fishing, I have fished for 40 years and I have learned a ton of info from you and Tim while watching your videos. If you ever make it to East Tennessee you have a seat in my boat any day. I'll put you on some good smallies with the little old 1/8 – 116 hair jigs dead of winter or summer, (maybe yourself and Tim need to shoot a video on lil old hair jigs) LoL…… Great job to both of you, 40 years and never fished a swimbait but I'm getting there thanks to you guys.
Great video big or small hits. Its a challenging game time in the winter. I caught some huge NY pickerel this winter. RR
WOW. another Bad A video… Now I no why we were not catching no fish at CFW… You guys are great..
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