DON'T MAKE THESE WINTER MISTAKES!!! ( Your Life May Depend On It )
We love Winter Bass Fishing! But there is a dark side to it as well. We often highlight the benefits of Winter bass fishing. The size of the fish, the tranquil sounds of an empty lake, and the peaceful time on the water are all huge benefits of Winter fishing. However, if you're not prepared for potential issues, a fun day on the water can turn into a nightmare in an instant! Today we're covering 3 Winter mistakes... two that have to do with fishing, and one that has to do with self preservation.
Like anything in life, bass fishing has associated risks. Those risks increase in the colder months. If you're going out to the lake without taking any precautions, you may not realize the risks you're incurring. Listen as Tim tells a story or two from the dozens of "close calls" we've had on the water. Every item he carries, every box he checks on his mental check list, all come from real life disasters that we've faced on our around the water. Winter is an amazing time to fish, but it requires more preparation to do it safely than any other time of year.
Below you'll find links to the baits Tim recommended for Winter fishing, the apparel he uses to create reliable layers, as well as a few of the basic necessities he carries on the boat to protect himself in case of emergency. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
**We hope our list inspires you to begin creating a checklist for yourself and helps trigger ideas that may inspire you to protect yourself in adverse conditions. This is not a comprehensive list of every tool and safety precaution that we take. You should still brainstorm specific tools, gear, and safety equipment for your boat, conditions, and environment, that may be required for safety in your specific circumstances**
NED RIG...
•ZMan TRD: https://bit.ly/3RaJGMH
Colors: Green Pumpkin Goby, PB&J
•Xzone Stealth Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX
Colors: Tilapia, Black Blue/Green Pumpkin
SWIMBAIT...
•Megabass 3" Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4
Colors: Albino, Silver Shad, Real
•Keitech 3.5" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad
•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS
Size: 1/8 - 1/4 oz, 1/0 Hook
•Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout: https://bit.ly/33GROg1
Colors: Dirty Silver, Trout
TIM'S LAYERED COLD WEATHER CLOTHING TODAY...
Jacket– Aftco Insulated Hydronaut: https://bit.ly/426eOnu
Bibs– Aftco Insulated Hydronaut: https://bit.ly/3FS21bC
Beanie– Summit Beanie: https://bit.ly/3vLCEGR
Hoodie– Aftco Reaper Hooded Sweatshirt: https://bit.ly/3EbJxFP
Mid Layer Top– https://bit.ly/3Wgk2Jo
Mid Layer Bottom– https://bit.ly/3tXLIbr
Gloves– Aftco Breakwater Waterproof: https://bit.ly/3C73i0q
Boots– Aftco Deck Boot: https://bit.ly/3OhVo7z
WINTER GEAR RECOMMENDATIONS...
Life Jacket– Mustang Elite Inflatable: https://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Dry Bag– Spro 10L Dry Bag: https://bit.ly/4hb2Uxk
Packable Rain Jacket– Aftco Transformer: https://bit.ly/3t4y4lP
Packable Rain Pants– Aftco Transformer: https://bit.ly/3Zzy89y
Jumper/Battery Pack– NOCO Boost: https://bit.ly/3xVnaOD
Lighter– Source Locally
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
