How To Catch Bass In Cold Water! (Everything You Need To Know)

Cold water fishing is a challenge, this is what you need to know! With Winter setting in, it's time to adapt your fishing to the changing temperatures. Don't rely on the same baits and locations you used in Fall and expect to continue catching quality fish. Winter is all about triggering bass into biting, and these quick tips will help you do it!

The difference between catching a few bass, and consistently catching giant bass, is in the details. Understanding the difference between waiting on a bass to bite, and triggering a bass into biting, will change your Winter fishing forever. The anglers that succeed in Winter understand how to apply a handful of baits to their fishing that create feeding opportunities.

Below you'll find links to all the baits discussed in the video. We've included the exact sizes, colors, and any other pertinent information. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE APPAREL...

•TacticalBassin Fleece Lined Beanie: https://bit.ly/4opNxVk

•Aftco Fortress Bibs: https://bit.ly/4aPp45O

•Aftco Crosswind Puff Jacket: https://bit.ly/47M4t13

•Aftco ArmorLoft Sweatshirt: https://bit.ly/4oTK5ml

•Aftco Coastal Hoodie: https://bit.ly/4qS1xZC

MINI FLEX RIG...

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

Hooks– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/8 oz

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

Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Dummy Baits– Yamamoto Shad Shape: https://bit.ly/4hOE5al

Color: Natural Shad

MICRO FLEX RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical MICRO Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

Heads– ZMan Trout Eye Finesse (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3C7H1iL

Swimbaits– Damiki Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Color: PB Silver

SWIMBAITS...

•Bucca Brand 6" Trick Shad: https://bit.ly/4hFD5Go

Colors: Matte Shad, Threadfintastic

•Megabass 8" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: Stealth Rainbow, MB Shad, White Back Shad

JERKBAITS...

•Megabass Vision 110: https://bit.ly/3tw8Cpz

Colors: Mat Shad, Ito Tennessee Shad, Kasumi Ito

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

Colors: Mat Shad, Ito Tennessee Shad, Kasumi Ito

SPEED CRANKS...

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Ghost Minnow, True Shad, Mirrored Minnow

•Spro Rock Crawler: https://bit.ly/2NFPA5t

Colors: Green Craw, Phantom Green

JIG AND MINNOW...

•Hog Farmer 4" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Electric Shad

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

Size: 3/16 oz (1/0 Hook)

•Missile Baits Eye Roll Head: https://bit.ly/3JiR3BP

Size: 3/16 oz (1/0 Hook)

METAL BAITS...

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

Colors: Black Holo, Real Shad

•Nichols DUH Spoon (1 3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2aKVLlG

Colors: Sierra, Shattered Glass

FOOTBALL JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Finesse Football Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Colors: Supermatt Brown, The Go To

•Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: https://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Colors: Cinnamon Purple, Green Pumpkin Black

BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Fury 8' H: https://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel– Cardiff 300 A: https://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Z2 7'3" MH Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/3xZbLAy

Reel– Seviin GF (7.3:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7' Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3Lo1gKC

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Sunline Super FC (8 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 apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

3 Winter Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Fishing! (And How To Avoid Them)

Don't be caught making these mistakes! Winter bass fishing is really simple, but if you're making these mistakes you're ruining your chances of catching big bass. Subtle details like time of day, lure speed, and size, are often overlooked. These details can make or break your day, so it's time to pay attention! Avoid these mistakes to catch more bass this Winter.

We all make mistakes that hurt our fishing. Some were aware of, some catch us off guard. If you can avoid these three, you're going to have a lot more fun this Winter! Focus on fishing during low light periods, especially early morning. Next, forget about your "go to" baits from other times of year and focus on key Winter actions and profiles. And finally, pay attention to your surroundings so you know when the fish have vacated an area.

Below you'll find links to the baits Tim discussed in the video. We've also included some of Tim's favorite rod and reel combos to help you fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

HULA GRUB...

•Yamamoto 2.5" Hula Grub: https://bit.ly/497jz1m

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple and Copper

•VMC Finesse Football: https://bit.ly/3CZ1cQK

Size: 3/8 oz

FOOTBALL JIG...

•Keitech Tungsten Football Jig: https://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Colors: Green Pumpkin ,Green Pumpkin Blue

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Creature: https://bit.ly/3M0BXOU

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

SWIMBAITS...

•Hawg Hunter Magnum Trout: https://bit.ly/3WuwJ0P

Colors: TW Gizzard Shad

•Huddleston Deluxe 8" Trout: https://bit.ly/2UVHiuQ

Colors: Albino, Brown Hitch, Silver Blue Back

•Baitsanity 11.5" Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/3U1em4P

Colors: Ghost Gizzard Shad, Hatchery Trout

FINESSE SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 3" Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Colors: Real, Albino

•Keitech 3.5" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Dirty Jigs HD Guppy: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/4 oz

MICRO RIG...

Rig– Tactical Micro Rig (Non-Bladed): https://bit.ly/3Rui7Oc

Hooks– Zman Trout Eye Finesse (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3C7H1iL

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

Colors: PB Silver, Pure Gill

CRANKBAIT...

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

Colors: True Shad, Ghost Minnow, Glass Minnow

MICRO RIG/JIG COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'1" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Abu Garcia Zata Tact Z: https://bit.ly/3B8E7Ks

Line– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BIG SOFT SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Outlier 8'0" XH: https://bit.ly/3EuHPiT

Reel– Shimano Conquest MD 300: https://bit.ly/3ZBEK5p

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (80 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (35 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Fury 8' H: https://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel– Cardiff 300 A: https://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Z2 7'3" MH Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/3xZbLAy

Reel– Seviin GF (7.3:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

Line– Sunline FC (12 lb): https://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 apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

5 Fishing Hacks For Winter Bass Fishing!

These hacks will make your Winter fishing much easier! Any Winter trip has its challenges, but these keys will open the door to a whole different way to fish. From time of day, to line adjustments, to baits that will make all the difference, this is what you need to know... and no one else is talking about it!

Jump in the boat with Matt as he gives away 5 key tips that help him and Tim catch fish throughout Winter. There are a few key baits they rely on throughout Winter that help them be more successful than the anglers around them, but they also focus on key bite windows and locations. If you're ready to take your Winter fishing to the next level, this is for you!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt discussed in the video. We've included the exact sizes, colors, and components so you know exactly what the guys are using. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FISHING LINE...

•Sunline FC Fluorocarbon: https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Favorite Sizes: 10 – 15 lb

•Seaguar Grand Max Fluoro Leader: https://bit.ly/46eb98G

Favorite Sizes: 10 – 12 lb

MINI RIG...

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

Head– Dirty Jigs Tactical Screwed Up: https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx

Size: 1/8 oz

Main Baits: Keitech 4.5" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Electric Shad

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

Color: Electric Shad

MICRO RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Micro Flex Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

Head– Zman Trout Eye Finesse: https://bit.ly/3C7H1iL

Size: 1/8 oz

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

Color: American Shad

STROLL SHAD...

•Hog Farmer 4" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Favorite Colors: Albino, Ghost Minnow, Green Shad

•Dirty Jigs Tungsten Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/4nfOJtT

Size: 3/16 oz

GRAPH SHADZ...

•Zman Graph Shadz: https://bit.ly/3Spu6xP

Favorite Colors: Electric Shad, Bad Shad Smelt

FOOTBALL JIG...

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

Color: Supermatt Brown

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

Color: Cinn Black Purp

NED WORMS...

•ZMan Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Color: Meat Dog

•Xzone Ned Zone: https://bit.ly/2mRiYhF

Color: Violet Secret

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

Where Do Bass Go In Winter? (And Our Top Baits To Catch Them)

Bass are making their final move of the year, here's what you need to know! The shallow fish are quickly vanishing and surface activity is coming to an end. Where has everything gone? The lake seems so dead but guys are still catching giant bass! Don't get left behind this year when the fish transition to their Winter haunts.

The Winter transition brings completely different bass behavior. Fish will move toward deep water areas where they have ample food sources. You'll find them on the ends of deep points, on the edges of steep slopes near narrow "pinch points", and in featureless lakes, sitting out in the "guts" and "hollows". The fish use these areas because they can move up and down the water column quickly with changing weather and there is typically an abundance of baitfish.

There are a variety of ways to catch these fish. Below you'll find links to the exact baits we rely on this time of year. We've included our favorite colors and sizes for each, as well as some budget gear that will help you throw these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

ALABAMA RIG...

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

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

Baits– Xzone 4" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

Dummy Baits– Xzone 3.5" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Electric Shad

JERKBAIT...

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

Colors: Mat Shad, Ito Clear Laker, Tennessee Shad

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

Colors: Mat Shad, Tennessee Shad, Kasumi Ito

CRANKBAIT...

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: DD Minnow, Ghost Minnow, Green Pumpkin Shad

SPOON AND BLADE...

•Nichols Duh Spoon 2.0: https://bit.ly/4pk9J3S

Colors: Tactical Shad, Shattered Glass, Sierra

•Damiki Vault: https://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Colors: Black Holo, Real Shad

FOOTBALL JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Finesse Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Size: 1/2 - 5/8 oz

Color: SuperMatt Brown, The Go To

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

Color: Green Pump Purple Copper

PITCHING JIG...

•Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Compact Pitchin Jig: https://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Color: Canterbury Craw

•Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: https://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

SPINNERBAIT...

•Nichols Pulsator Metal Flake (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2Sttxpc

Color: Silver Flash

TEXAS RIG...

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Creature: https://bit.ly/3M0BXOU

Color: Pumpin Plum Party, Green Pumpkin

•Owner Rig N Hook: https://bit.ly/2BnniXN

Size: 1/0

•VMC Tungsten Worm Weight: https://bit.ly/3Vo2dbo

Size: 1/16 oz

BUDGET RIG/SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'5" Medium Heavy XFast: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 X: https://bit.ly/4ffgUVe

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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

BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Z2 7'3" MH Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/3xZbLAy

Reel– Seviin GF (7:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Maverick 735C: https://bit.ly/3ncP1nX

Model: 7'3" Heavy

Reel– Shimano SLX XT (HG): https://bit.ly/3YgnWE8

Line– Sunline Super FC (15 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 apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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