Don't Make These 3 Winter Fishing Mistakes! (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 own fishing. 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 and you'll catch more bass this Winter!
We all make mistakes that hurt our fishing. Some we're aware of, and 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, stop trying to be comfortable. Forget about your "go to" baits and focus on fishing the extremes. And finally, pay attention to the way you're working your bait. This isn't the time of year for aggressive shaking or hard hopping along the bottom.
Below you'll find links to the baits Tim discussed in the video. We've also included a few key budget–friendly 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.
BIG SWIMBAITS...
•Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout: https://bit.ly/33GROg1
Colors: Dirty Silver, Trout
•Baitsanity Trout Explorer: https://bit.ly/33bQyxY
Colors: TW Steelhead, Shad
SMALL SWIMBAITS...
•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS
Size: 1/8 oz – 1/0 Hook
•Rapala Crush City 3" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli
Colors: Gizzard Shad, Shad
•Megabass 3" Spark Shad Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4
Colors: Real, Albino
SUBTLE JIGS...
•Keitech Tungsten Jig: http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1
Size: 1/2 oz
Colors: Brown/Purple, Green Pumpkin Black
•Great Lakes Finesse Matte Finesse Jig: https://bit.ly/3Yj41mp
Size: 3/16 oz
Colors: Matte Green Pumpkin Black, Matte Black Brown
SUBTLE JIG TRAILERS...
•ZMan TRD CrawZ: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw
•Xzone Stealth Finesse Creature: https://bit.ly/3M0BXOU
Colors: Grass Craw, Green Pumpkin Blue
SUBTLE NED RIG...
•ZMan Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR
Color: Mood Ring, PB&J
•ZMan NedLockZ EWG: https://bit.ly/3OWdp9W
Size: 1/10 oz
MICRO A–RIG...
Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Micro Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK
Heads– Z Man Finesse Trout Eye (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3C7H1iL
Baits– Rapala Crush City 3" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli
Colors: Gizzard Shad
BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO...
Rod– Shimano SLX 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs
Reel– Shimano Cardiff 300: https://bit.ly/2cvhtMO
Line– Power Pro Braided Line (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (30 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz
BUDGET FINESSE JIG COMBO...
Rod– Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc
Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ
Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA
BUDGET SMALL SWIMBAIT/NED RIG COMBO...
Rod– St. Croix Bass X 6'10" Med Light X Fast: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren
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 apparel and merch! See it here…
•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
