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 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 "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
STROLLING...
•Hog Farmer 4" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI
Color: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow
•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS
Size: 1/4 oz, 1/0 Hook
CRANKBAIT...
•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors: True shad, Glass Minnow, Ghost Minnow
JERKBAIT...
•Megabass Vision 110+1 Jr: https://bit.ly/2LnK389
Colors: Mat Shad, Kasumi Ito, Tennessee Shad
FOOTBALL JIG...
Bait– Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Finesse Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm
Color: Supermatt Brown, The Go To
Trailer– Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p
Color: Cinn Black Purp, Green Pumpkin Blk
MICRO JIG...
•Great Lakes Finesse Matte Finesse Jig: https://bit.ly/3Yj41mp
Color: Matte Green Pumpkin Brown
•Xzone Stealth Finesse Creature: https://bit.ly/3M0BXOU
Colors: Green Pumpkin Black Flake
BLADE BAIT...
•Damiki Vault (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2rnO7e2
Colors: Real Shad, Black Holo
NED RIG...
•ZMan Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR
Color: Mood Ring, Green Pumpkin Goby
•ZMan Ned Football: https://bit.ly/3Ej3Kpm
Size: 1/8
BUDGET ALABAMA RIG COMBO...
Rod– Shimano SLX 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel– Shimano SLX XT 150: https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line– Sunline Super FC (18 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju
BUDGET STROLLING COMBO...
Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3Lo1gKC
Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5
Line– Power Pro Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader– Sufix Advance (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix
BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO...
Rod– Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel– Shimano SLX A 150: https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line– Seaguar Red Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA
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
