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

Where Do Bass Go In The Heart Of Winter? (And How You Can Catch Them)

Do you know how to catch bass when its cold??? We can show you! Giant bass are caught every Winter so don't be the guy sitting at home. The boat ramps are empty, the lakes are peaceful, and big bass are willing to bite. These are the tricks you need to know to find and catch fish this Winter. 

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 change it. What that means for you, is that once you find fish you can catch them day after day. Winter can be amazing! Sure its cold, but the chill in the air vanishes when you hammer that first hook set! 

In today's video Tim breaks down the exact locations he focuses on in different fisheries. From lakes, to reservoirs, to rivers, Tim lays it all out. He even included his favorite baits for targeting these fish. Below you can find links to the all the baits discussed, including the exact sizes and colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see photos and descriptions of the items.  

ALABAMA RIG...

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

THE RIG COMPONENTS...

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

Sizes: 3.3 (main baits), 2.8 (dummy baits)

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Size: 1.8 oz

SPEED CRANK...

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

Colors: DD Minnow, Clearwater Minnow, Golden Ghost Minnow

BLADE BAIT...

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

Colors: Ito Hiuo, Jekucho Shad, Setsuki Ayu

JERKBAIT...

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

Colors: Elegy Bone, GP Pro Blue, Ito Tennessee Shad

SMALL SWIMBAIT...

Bait– Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook

FINESSE TUBE...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Orange, Green Pump Purple Copper Flake

Head– Xzone Goby Head: https://bit.ly/3hV3cPE

Size: 1/2 oz

HULA GRUB...

Bait- Yamamoto 5" Hula Grub: http://bit.ly/2d7SpgG

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple Copper, Green Pumpkin Large Red Flake

Head- Gamakatsu Football: http://bit.ly/2CTXHHt

Size: 3/4 oz

DROPSHOT...

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

Colors: Natural Shad, Green Gizzard

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

Size: 2

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

Size: 1/4 oz

TIM'S A RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'6" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Fluorocarbon 16 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

SPEED CRANK COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

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

Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC

BUDGET FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Bass 7'6" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3UFPcaO

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

Line– 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

Spoon, Blade, and Tail Spin Tricks - Cold Water Bass Fishing

We're all excited about Spring but the cold water isn't gone yet! If your bass are deep and lethargic, its prime time to hit them with heavy metal. Will a bass really eat a hunk of metal? You better believe it! Spoons, Blades, Tail Spins, and Ice Jigs, are made for this time of year! Here are the tricks we use to get them bit...

The blade bait is one of the deadliest cold water baits ever made. Add in a jigging spoon and a tail spin and you've got an arsenal that can catch cold water bass anywhere. The key to these heavy metal baits is knowing how to adapt them to your conditions. Some days you're snapping them aggressively off the bottom, other days its nothing but a flip of the rod tip to keep the bait quivering on the bottom. Subtle changes will make a huge difference in the days and weeks ahead. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each, as well as some of the gear we use to throw these baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

BLADE BAITS...

-Damiki Vault (1/2 -3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Colors: Cyber Purple, Cyber Gold, Black holo

-Binsky Blade (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2mR2Vwe

Colors: Silver

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

Colors: Silver Plated, Stainless Steel

SPOONS... 

-Blade Runner Duh Spoon: http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG

Sizes: 3/4 , 1 3/4 oz

Colors: UV Morning Dawn, Electric Chicken, UV Black Shad

-Acme Tackle Kastmaster: http://bit.ly/2PtUwi3

Sizes: 3/8 - 1/2 oz

TAIL SPINS... 

-Blade Runner Tail Spin: http://bit.ly/2UZaQXP

Colors: Iris Shad, Blue Shad, Pearl White

-Jackall Deracoup (1/2 - 1 oz): http://bit.ly/2p8X4b0

Colors: Dera Shad, Clear Shad, Silver

ICE JIG...

-Rapala Jigging Rap: https://bit.ly/3Lqaq84

Sizes: 5/8 - 7/8 oz

Colors: Regal Shad, Silver, Chrome Blue

SPOON FISHING COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 MGL: https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line- Sunline FC 17 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BLADE BAIT/TAIL SPIN COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Victory 7'2" Medium Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line- Sunline FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET BLADE/TAIL SPIN COMBO...

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'2" Medium Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Sunline FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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