Where Do Bass Go In Winter? (And How To Catch Them)

Are you struggling to catch fish this Winter? Did your bass disappear? Winter bass fishing doesn't have to be tough! Matt explains where the bass are hiding in ponds, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs in this in-depth video. If you're tired of struggling for a bite let Matt show you where to look!

Its time to stop struggling and start catching! Knowing where to look is half the battle. Once you apply these tips and find the fish, the fun is ready to start. Taking it a step further, Matt offers his favorite baits for each style of fishery. Whether you're throwing a ned rig on the deep end of a pond, fishing a football jig through deep rock on a highland reservoir, or cranking on a natural lake, your Winter fishing is about to be a lot more fun! 

Below you'll find a breakdown of the equipment Matt was using in the video (depth finder and mapping software) along with the baits he recommended for each style of fishery. Its time to break out of the Winter rut and catch some fish!

Mapping Software- Lakemaster Plus Digital Charts: http://bit.ly/2Dk5Erc

Depth Finder- Humminbird Solix 12: http://bit.ly/2AE2YDB

Pond Baits

Ned...

Ned Worm- Z Man Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

(Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Goby, Meat Dog)

Ned Head- Swagger Tungsten Flanders Head 1/6 oz: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Jerkbait...

Shallow- Lucky Craft Flash Pointer 100: http://bit.ly/2aHz588

(Ghost Minnow, American Shad, Chartreuse Shad)

Mid-Range- Jackall Rerange 110: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

(Ghost Wakasagi, Blue Pearl Shad, Holo Minnow)

Deep- Megabass Vision 110+1: http://bit.ly/2iGYOCX

(Sexy French Pearl, Gill, Deadly Black Shad)

River Baits

Jig... 

-Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig 5/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

(Brown Craw, Hematoma, Go To)

-Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub Trailer: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

(Green Pump Purp Copper, Black and Blue, Cinnamon Purple) 

Jerkbait... 

Shallow- Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

(GP Pro Blue, Ito Clear Laker, M TNG)

Deep- Megabass Vision 110+1: http://bit.ly/2iGYOCX

(Sexy French Pearl, French Pearl OB, Deadly Black Shad)

Reservoir Baits

Blade Bait... 

-Damiki Vault 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

(Holo Ayu, Spot Black, Black Holo)

-Silver Buddy 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2AcTelj

(Stainless Steel, Gold)

Jig...

-Dirty Jigs Finesse Football 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

(Brown Craw, Canterbury Craw, Go To, Supermat Brown)

-Big Bite Baits 5" Double Tail Trailer: http://bit.ly/2qS1YtE

(Tilapia, Green Pumpkin)

-Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub Trailer: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

(Green Pump Purp Copper, Cinnamon Purple)

Natural Lake Baits

Cold Water Crankbait...

-River2Sea TacticalBassin DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

(Baits must be backordered due to demand)

Alternative- Megabass Deep Six: http://bit.ly/2A3clKP

(Megabass Sexy Shad, Kisyu Ayu,  M Threadfin Shad, Ito Wakasagi)

Jig...

-Dirty Jigs Finesse Football 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

(Brown Craw, Canterbury Craw, Go To, Supermat Brown)

-Big Bite Baits 5" Double Tail Trailer: http://bit.ly/2qS1YtE

(Tilapia, Green Pumpkin)

Spoon... 

Blade Runner 1 3/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG

(Morning Dawn, Electric Chicken, UV Black Shad)

Winter Bass Fishing: Everything You Need To Know To Catch Fish Now

Winter bass fishing can be really fun! In today's video Matt goes in depth with 8 different techniques to help you catch more and bigger bass this Winter. Do you prefer a spinning rod or a swimbait rod? A jig or a soft plastic? Are you a beginner bass fisherman or a seasoned angler? There is something in this video for everyone!

Matt took the 8 techniques from the Winter Bass Fishing Buyer's Guide and teaches the details on how to use each one effectively. He begins with A-rigs and cold water crankbaits and explains exactly what you need to do to draw a reaction bite. Next he discusses small swimbaits, soft plastics, and jigs. He wraps up with an in-depth look at slow crawling soft swimbaits for Winter bass. If you want to catch more bass right now, this video is going to help you do it.

The weather might be tough but the fishing doesn't have to be. Get out there this Winter, use these techniques, and catch some of the best fish of the year!Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment the guys discussed in the video. Each bait is linked direct to Tackle Warehouse where you can see close up photos and detailed descriptions of them.

A-rig...

-G Funk A-Rigs: http://bit.ly/2n8cOGO

-Matt Allen Swimbait Heads 3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

-Keitech 3.8 Swimbaits: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

-Rage Swimmer 4.75 Swimbaits: http://bit.ly/2evZF8j

Crankbait...

-Tactical DD Crank 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

(Ghost Minnow, Mirrored Minnow, Glass Minnow)

Small Swimbait...

-Megabass Dark Sleeper: http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

(Haze, Hanahaze, Wakasagi)

Underspin...

-Cool Baits Down Under Spin 1/8-3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

-Keitech 2.8" Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Tubes...

-Dry Creek Tournament Tube: http://bit.ly/2cJwI6r

-Big Bite Baits Tour Tube: http://bit.ly/32e23VR

-Bite Me Flat Eye Tube Head 3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2diyVXK

-Provider Tackle 90 Degree Tube Head 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2LY9eMj

Neko...

-Daiwa Fat Neko Worm: http://bit.ly/2o2O3LG

-Swagger Tungsten Nail Weight: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

-Owner Sniper Finesse Neko Hook: http://bit.ly/2kfdv37

Jig...

-Dirty Jigs Finesse Football 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

(Supermatt Brown, Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw)

-5" Twin Tail Grub Trailer: http://bit.ly/2qS1YtE

(Green Pumpkin, Tilapia)

Big Swimbait...

-Huddleston Deluxe 8" Swimbait (ROF 5): http://bit.ly/2UVHiuQ

-Huddleston Deluxe 8" Swimbait (ROF 12): http://bit.ly/2azFTon

(Trout, Ayu, Silver/Blue)

Top 5 Baits To Catch Tough Winter Bass

Winter bass fishing offers a great shot at BIG bass! Unfortunately windy, blue-bird skies make it nearly impossible to get a bite. How do you combat these tough conditions? Matt explains 5 key techniques he applies to fool stubborn bass into biting during the cold water months.

Most anglers turn to finesse when tough conditions develop. This a great option that is often successful but its not mandatory. There are a handful of power fishing techniques that can be adapted for tough conditions.

Below is a break down of the baits (and colors) that Matt recommends for overcoming post-frontal conditions the next time you encounter them.

1) Ned Rig...

Worm: Z Man Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Head: Z Man Ned LockZ HD: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

Favorite Colors - Green Pumpkin, Junebug, Canada Craw

2) Dropshot...

Worm: Roboworm 4" Fat Worm: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

Hook: Owner Mosquito Light: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight: Tungsten Dropshot: http://bit.ly/2oy7i24

Favorite Colors- Aarons Magic, MMIII, Peoples Worm

3) Finesse Underspin...

Swimbait: Keitech 2.8 Swing Impact Fat: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Underspin: Cool Baits (3/16 with 1/0 Hook): http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

Swimbait Head: Dirty Jigs Guppy Head (1/8 oz with 1/0): http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Favorite Colors- Pro Blue Red Pearl, Tennessee Shad, Electric Shad

4) Jerkbait...

Jerkbait: Lucky Craft Staysees 90: http://bit.ly/2dBzMmz

Jerkbait: Lucky Craft Pointer 78DD: http://bit.ly/2e0sQj7

Hook: Aaron Martens Finesse Nano Treble (Size 5): http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

Favorite colors- Aurora Black, Chartreuse Shad, Nishiki, Ghost Minnow

5) Blade Bait...

Option 1: Silver Buddy: http://bit.ly/2AcTelj

Option 2: Vibe: http://bit.ly/2QRm7Ml

Option 3: Damiki Vault: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Option 4: Molix Trago Vib: http://bit.ly/2Q5X4jf

Preferred Hook: Gamakatsu EWG Size 4: http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY

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Where Do Bass Go In Winter? (And How To Catch Them)

If your bass vanished this Winter you aren't alone! Many anglers struggle to find fish this time of year but if you know the 3 places to look, you'll always be able to find them. The combination of rock, hollows, and solid cover, are the trifecta of fishy locations for Winter bass fishing.

Don't let the cold temperatures deter you. The fish still need to eat and while you might not get as many bites as you would in Fall or Spring, you're likely to catch the biggest bass of your life! If you're not fishing this Winter, you're wasting some of the best big bass fishing of the whole year!

Below is a breakdown of some of the gear we use this time of year. We've broken it down by location and weather condition to make it easy for you to find what you need.

Fish on the rocks...

Jig- Dirty Jigs Casting: http://bit.ly/2ayUXnE

Trailer- Yamamoto Double Tail: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Ned Rig- Z Man Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Ned Head- Lockz Head: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

Fish In The Hollows...

Alabama Rig- Yum Flash Mob Junior: http://bit.ly/2bgDGNu

Blade Bait- Damiki Axe Blade: http://bit.ly/2w2uB9t

Underspin- Blade Runner 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2oocg0a

Swimbait- Huddleston 10" ROF 12: http://bit.ly/2nztmdj

Fish In Shallow Cover...

Shallow Jerkbait- Jackall Rerange 110: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

Deep Jerkbait- Lucky Craft Staysee 90: http://bit.ly/2dBzMmz

Jig- Dirty Jigs Flippin' Jig: http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Jig Trailer- Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Fish In Flood Conditions...

Spinnerbait- River2Sea Bling 1/2 oz (Iced): http://bit.ly/2diSwqq

Chatterbait- Evergreen JackHammer 3/8 oz (Chartreuse White): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Jig- Dirty Jigs Flippin' Jig: http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Jig Trailer- Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

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