How To Catch Bass During The Fall To Winter Transition (Cold Water Bass Fishing)
If you're throwing the same old baits, you're going to struggle during this transition!! Catching fish can be tricky this time of year! Some anglers are catching big fish every trip out while others are catching nothing at all. The difference is a combination of the baits they're using and their ability to trigger a feed response.
Its time to get out of your comfort zone! Focus your attention on aggressive baits like speed cranking, jerkbaits, A-rigs, and blade baits to get consistent bites. If you insist on slow fishing, focus on key baits like jigs and ned rigs to keep getting bit. This time of year can be amazing, you just have to branch out to find those key bites.
Below you'll find links to the exact baits we're using, including our favorite colors and sizes. We've also included the key rods and reels we use to throw them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
FOOTBALL JIGS...
Bait– Dirty Jigs Finesse Football (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2d2apsm
Color: Supermatt Brown, The Go To
Trailer– Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p
Color: Cinn blk purp, Green Pump Purp copper
Bait– Yamamoto 5" Hula Grub: https://bit.ly/2d7SpgG
Color: Green Pumpkin Black
Head– Gamakatsu Football Jighead: https://bit.ly/2CTXHHt
Size: 3/8 oz
NED BAITS...
•Zman Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR
Color: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Goby
•Roboworm 3" Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy
Color: Margarita Mutilator
•Swagger Tungsten Flanders Head: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M
Size: 1/10th oz
SPEED CRANKBAITS...
•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX
Color: Clearwater Minnow, True Shad, Mirrored Minnow
•Megabass Deep X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt
Color: Sexy Ayu, MB Gizzard
ALABAMA RIG...
Rig– Hogfarmer Tactical Mini Flex Bladed: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md
Heads– Matt Allen Swimbait (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Baits– Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Dummy Baits– Netbait Little Spanky: http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8
JERKBAIT…
•Megabass Vision 110+1 Jr: https://bit.ly/2LnK389
Colors: Kasumi Ito, Mat Shad, Ito Clear Laker
BLADE BAITS...
•Damiki Vault: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2
Size: 1/2 oz
Color: Black Holo, Real Shad, Holo Ayu
•Megabass Vibration X Dyna Response: http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL
Size: 1/2 oz
Color: Ito Hiuo, Jukucho Shad, Setsuki Ayu
UNDERSPIN...
Bait– Storm 3" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB
Color: Sexy Shad, Albino Shad
Head– Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY
Size: 1/4 oz
BIG SWIMBAITS...
•Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout: https://bit.ly/33GROg1
Colors: Dirty Silver, Trout
•Baitsanity Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW
Colors: Gizzard Shad, Hitch
•Spro Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ
Colors: Bone, Threadfin Shad
ALABAMA RIG COMBO...
Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'5" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP
Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb FC: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2
BLADE BAIT COMBO...
Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" ML: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE
Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line– Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
BUDGET SPEED CRANKING COMBO...
Rod– St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'4" MH: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5
Reel– Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line– Sunline FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...
TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
