Where Do Bass Go In The Heart Of Winter? ( Ponds, Lakes, Reservoirs )

Do you know how to catch bass when it's cold? This is what you need to know! Giant bass are caught every Winter, so don't be the guy sitting at home. These are the places you need to fish, and the baits you can trust, whether you fish a pond, lake, or reservoir. The boat ramps are empty, the lakes are peaceful, and big bass are willing to bite!

We're in the heart of Winter and bass have settled into their seasonal pattern. Their locations are set, their feeding patterns are set, and only the most extreme weather can disturb the balance. What that means for you, is that once you find fish you can catch them day after day. Winter can be amazing! Sure it's cold, but the chill in the air vanishes when you set the first hook!

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear Matt discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors, sizes, and equipment for each technique. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see photos and descriptions of the items.


SPEED CRANKING...

•R2S Tactical DD 75 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Clearwater Minnow, True Shad, DD Minnow


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


JERKBAIT…

•Megabass Vision 110+1 Jr: https://bit.ly/2LnK389   

Colors: Matte Shad, Kasumi Ito


TINY SWIMBAIT...

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/8 oz


Head– Dirty Jigs Guppy: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook


BLADED ALABAMA RIGS...

Largest– Tactical Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/38xd1es

Medium– Tactical Mini Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Smallest– Tactical Micro Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK


NON–BLADED ALABAMA RIGS...

Largest– Tactical Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3vhpSez

Medium– Tactical Mini Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3isTio0

Smallest– Tactical Micro Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3Rui7Oc


WINTER A–RIG SWIMBAITS...

•G Ratt 4" Thin Swim Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3TJVbxv

Colors: Pro Blue, Trout Smolt


•Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Crystal Shad


•Damiki 3" Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill


A–RIG SWIMBAIT HEADS...

Full Size Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/8 - 3/16 oz


Micro Heads– Dirty Jigs Guppy: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook


FOOTBALL JIG...

Jig– Dirty Jigs 5/8 oz Finesse Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Color: Supermatt Brown, Canterbury Craw, The Go To


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

Color: Cinn Blk Purp, Green Pump Purple Copper


BUDGET ALABAMA RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel– Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Power Pro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance Green Mono (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


AFFORDABLE SPEED CRANKING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Glass Trigon 7'4" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT (HS): https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


AFFORDABLE FINESSE JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QjR9Kw

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line– Sunline Super FC (14 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


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

Cold Weather Fishing Tips! (Christmas Bass Fishing)

Come along with Matt and Tim for some Christmas Bass Fishing! The guys are headed out on the water and they're bringing you along for the fun! Watch as they build a pattern together, adapt to changing conditions, and catch fish in a variety of situations. From power fishing to finesse, these guys are doing what it takes to put fish in the boat!

Winter bass fishing brings a lot of challenges. Where they're fishing there are water draw downs, cold temperatures, and current fluctuations, just to name a few. Watch how the guys use different baits at different times to get fish to bite. Pay close attention as they explain the locations where they target the fish as well. Your lake may look completely different than theirs but bass will always sit in the same likely locations in Winter, regardless of the specific lake.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys were using. They've included their favorite colors, sizes, and modifications, where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


MID STROLLING BAIT...

•Hog Farmer 3.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Blue Gizzard

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/4 oz, 3/0 Hook


GLIDE BAIT...

•Baitsanity Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW

Color: Gizzard Shad


ALABAMA RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer 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: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Smokin Shad

Dummy Baits– Damiki 3" Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2KtPDAT


BLADE BAIT...

•Damiki Vault (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Color: Black Holo


MID STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Sustain FJ 3000: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

Line– Sufix 832 (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Super FC (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


ALABAMA RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC (HG): https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC (18 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BLADE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9


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

Fishing Tricks For Tough Days! (Cold Weather, Falling Water, Winter Pool, Can't Get Bit)

Sometimes the conditions are garbage but you still want to go fishing! This video is for the bad days! When the weather, the water, and the fish just won't cooperate with you but you're still going. Come along with Tim and Matt as they adapt and catch fish despite freezing temperatures, low water, no flows, and lethargic fish. 

See how the guys turn a tough day around and listen to the tips on how you should adapt the next time you face difficult conditions. Its all about your mindset going into a tough day. It would have been easy for either angler to head for home and blame the tough conditions but instead they came together, adapted, and had an awesome afternoon of fish catching! You can too!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys were using to catch their fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


BLADE BAIT...

•Megabass Dyna Response (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Color: Ito Hiuo


UNDERSPIN...

Head– Dirty Jigs TacticalBassin Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 3/8 oz

Bait– Xzone 3.5" Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Chartreuse Blue 


SWIMBAIT...

Head– Matt Allen Swimbait Head: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 3/8 oz

Bait– Xzone 4" Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pearl Silver Flake


CRANKBAITS...

•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj

Colors: Red Glitter Craw, Fire Truck Craw


•Jackall TN70 Lipless: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: SS Shad


UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Envy Black 7'3" Medium: https://bit.ly/3KtYZhv

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Line– Sufix 131 Braid 30 lb: https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Super FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line– Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


LIPLESS COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament Carbon Cranker: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

(Model: 7'2" Medium Heavy Mod)

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate System Shock 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


SQUAREBILL COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante Flat Side Special: http://bit.ly/2FdE3YY 

Reel– Shimano Bantam A MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Sunline Crank FC 14 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 hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Winter Fishing Tips For Cold Muddy Water (The Toughest Conditions You Can Face)

Winter fishing can be a grind! Add in cold, muddy water, and it will really test your skills! When water temps are below 50 degrees and the water is muddy, its the toughest conditions you can face as an angler. When that's what you're up against, these are the adjustments to make.  

Cold mud is every bass angler's worst nightmare. The fish tend to lock down against cover and their strike zone is incredibly small. However, if the water warms above 50 degrees muddy water fishing can be AMAZING! Today Tim was faced with 44 degree muddy water with heavy current. He started out trying to get a reaction strike but it didn't take long to slow down, pick up a dropshot and a tiny underspin, and target lethargic fish. 

Below you'll find links to all the gear used in today's video. We've included the exact sizes and colors for each presentation. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


ALABAMA RIG...

•Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Heads– Matt Allen Swimbait Head (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits– Keitech 3.8 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Blue Chartreuse, Sight Flash

Dummy Baits– Damiki 3" Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Color: White Silver


FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

Head– Dirty Jigs Guppy: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 3/16 oz with 1/0 hook

Bait– Keitech 3" Easy Shiner: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Sexy Shad


DROPSHOT...

Bait– Yamamoto 3" Shad Shaped Worm: https://bit.ly/3vafYg7

Color: Monster Shad

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

Size: 2

Weight– Swagger Tungsten Pencil: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Size: 1/4 oz


SMALL UNDERSPIN...

Head– Cool Baits Down Under Spin: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

Size: 1/4 oz

Bait– Keitech 3.3" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl


ALABAMA RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7’6" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


BFS COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (6 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822S DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Sunline SX1 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


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