How To Catch Bass Between Winter Storms

Got cabin fever? Winter fishing can be great when the sun pops out! Don't let the rising temperatures fool you though, its not Spring yet! These quick tips will save you a ton of time and help you quickly locate fish on those warmer Winter days.

We have a simple system for chasing bass on Winter days...

Step 1) Check the big bait bite

Step 2) Throw a reactive (finesse) bait

Step 3) Slow down the presentation and switch to true finesse

Step 4) Deadstick and hope for a bite

Step 5) Take a picture of the sunset

Winter days can be fantastic fishing! Many anglers overlook the opportunity and mistakenly wait for Spring. Below is a break down of the baits we used to adapt to the brief warm spell between storms.

1) Swimbait- S-waver 168 (Rainbow Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

2) Jig- Dirty Jigs Finesse Football 1/2 oz (The Go To): http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

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

3) Neko Worm- 5" Yamamoto Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Neko Hook- Owner Mosquito Light 1/0: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Neko Ring- G7 Worm Protector: http://bit.ly/2PWEkUs

Neko Weight- Tungsten Nail: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

4) Dropshot Worm- Roboworm 6" Fat: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

Dropshot Hook- Owner Mosquito Light size 1: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Dropshot Weight- Vike Tungsten: http://bit.ly/2oy7i24

5) Finesse Swimbait- Keitech 2.8 Fat: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Swimbait Head- Guppy Head 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

6) Ned Worm - Z Man Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Ned Head- Ned LockZ Jig Head: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

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Easy Winter Jig Tricks That Get More Bites!

These simple tricks make a huge difference! Don't throw the same old bait. With some quick modifications to your jig and trailer, you can create a completely custom bait that gets a ton of bites! Don't settle, anyone can do these modifications with ease.

In Winter we focus on finesse jigs. We bounce between a casting jig, a true finesse jig, and a finesse football jig depending on circumstances and we keep our trailers just as simple. Don't over-complicate the Winter. Focus on action and basic colors, the rest will just make it tougher to catch fish.

Below is a breakdown of Matt's favorite Winter jigs, preferred colors, trailers, and rods/reels for this style of fishing. Jigs are an amazing option throughout Winter, even when water temperatures dip into the 30's. If you're struggling to catch a quality bass, this video is for you.

The Baits...

Finesse Jig: http://bit.ly/2eJinXo

Casting Jig: http://bit.ly/2ayUXnE

Finesse Football Jig: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

(Supermatt Brown, GoTo, Green Pumpkin Candy, Alabama Craw, Canterbury Craw)

The Trailers...

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

Sweet Beaver Trailer: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Smallie Beaver Trailer: http://bit.ly/2dR6CkP

Matt's Preferred Jig Combo...

Rod- G Loomis GLX 853C JWR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

Line- 40 lb Power Pro MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 12 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget Friendly Jig Combo...

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Med/Heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano Curado K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line- Power Pro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- 12 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

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Winter A-Rigs (Beginner Tips AND Advanced Rigging Tricks)

Are you doing it wrong? Are you going down the bank mindlessly casting an A-rig? Winter is when the fine details of A-rig fishing become critical. Its time to focus on modifying your rigs to reach new depths and catch fish you can't target any other way. This isn't the same old A-rig info, its time to do things differently.

7 years ago the Alabama Rig hit the scene and shocked the tournament world. Anglers thought it was the end of the world and fishing would never be the same. While that has already proven itself to be ridiculous, the A-rig remains an incredible tool for Winter bass fishing.

When the reaction bite dies and you've resigned yourself to finesse fishing, there is still a shot that the A-rig will work. It works long after most other reaction offerings have lost their effectiveness. Don't be afraid to pick up an A-rig this Winter, make a few adaptions for the cold water conditions, and start slinging!

Below is a breakdown of the rigs, baits, gear, and storage options of the A-rig.

The Rigs...

Yum Flash Mob Jr.: http://bit.ly/2bgDGNu

G-Funk Baits Cali Rig: http://bit.ly/2nD76fw

The Heads...

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

HD Swimbait Head: http://bit.ly/2SwNaJH

Guppy Head: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Hardware...

CPS Centering Pin (Medium): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Owner Hyperwire Split Ring (Size 3 or 4): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Spro Power Swivels: http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Tim's Preferred Combo...

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 7'6" Heavy (894): http://bit.ly/2R4f2Ud

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL: http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line- 65 lb Power Pro MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 20 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

All-Around A-Rig Combo...

Rod- Shimano Curado 7'6" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2gUWTft

Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line- 65 lb Power Pro MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 20 lb Power Pro: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

A-Rig Storage Options...

Plano A-rig Box: http://bit.ly/2DUvbJN

Red One A- Rigger: http://bit.ly/2nymWrO

Eye Surrender Pouch: http://bit.ly/2idps7n

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Underwater Footage of Giant Bass Eating Swimbaits and Jerkbaits!

Watch as big bass smash glide baits and ambush jerkbaits! Have you wondered what that "tick" on your line actually looks like? What are those bass doing down there? Let's head under water and find out!

Its amazing just how brutal these big largemouth can be. Above water you feel the "tick" of a bite but below the surface these predators are ambushing with incredible force! If the bass are schooling the strikes are even more ferocious!

We wanted to kick 2019 off with some fun! We know that Winter is a struggle for a lot of anglers. Stick to it and fish hard because this is the time of year that GIANT bass bite. Below is a break down of the baits you saw used in this video.

The baits in order of appearance...

River2Sea S-Waver Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Jackall Rerange Jerkbait: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Lucky Craft Pointer DD: http://bit.ly/2e0sQj7

Hook Upgrades to maximize hookup ratio...

Glide Baits- Owner ST-56 Treble Hook: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

(Size 2 for S-waver 168 and size 1/0 for S-waver 200 and other popular glides)

Jerkbaits- Gamakatsu Aaron Martens Finesse Nano Treble: http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

(Size 5 for most jerkbaits, including all jerkbaits in this video)

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