Top 5 Baits For January Bass Fishing!

January bass fishing is totally different than the rest of the year! Catching bass in January is very different than the rest of the year! If you want to catch bigger fish consistently, these 5 baits (actually 6) will help you do it! Come along as we explore our confidence baits to help you catch more fish in January!

In most of the country January is the coldest month of the year. Fish are lethargic and often lying right on bottom. Most anglers lean to finesse presentations, but that's not a requirement. The right reaction baits can trigger a feed response, even in a lethargic bass. We rely on a mix of reaction, finesse, and metal baits to consistently catch fish all through Winter.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we use in January. We've linked the exact colors, sizes, and rigging components to help you find the exact items you're looking for. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FOOTBALL JIGS...

Jig– Dirty Jigs Finesse Football (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Colors: Supermatt Brown, The Go To

Trailer– Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: https://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Colors: Cinnamon Purple, Green Pumpkin Black

Jig– Keitech Tungsten Football (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Colors: Brown/Purple, Green Pumpkin Blue

Trailer– Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Green Pumpkin Blue

MINI FLEX RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

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

Size: 1/8 oz

Baits– Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Dummy Baits– Yamamoto Shad Shape: https://bit.ly/4hOE5al

Color: Natural Shad

MICRO FLEX RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical MICRO Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

Heads– ZMan Trout Eye Finesse (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3C7H1iL

Swimbaits– Damiki Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Color: PB Silver

JERKBAITS...

•Megabass Vision 110: https://bit.ly/3tw8Cpz

Colors: Mat Shad, Ito Tennessee Shad, Kasumi Ito

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

Colors: Mat Shad, Ito Tennessee Shad, Kasumi Ito

BLADE BAIT...

•Damiki Vault (1/2 and 1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Colors: Black Holo, Real Shad

JIG AND MINNOW...

•Hog Farmer 4" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Electric Shad

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 3/16 oz (1/0 Hook)

•Zman Graph Shadz: https://bit.ly/3Spu6xP

Colors: Electric Shad, Bad Shad, Smelt

CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Craw, Ghost Minnow

•Spro Rock Crawler: https://bit.ly/2NFPA5t

Colors: Green Craw, Phantom Green

BUDGET JIG AND RIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

Reel– Seviin GF (7.3:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

Line- Seaguar AbrazX Fluorocarbon (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2aaBBDX

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Z2 7'3" MH Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/3xZbLAy

Reel– Shimano SLX XT (HG): https://bit.ly/3YgnWE8

Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7' Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3Lo1gKC

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

Line– Sunline Super FC (8 lb): https://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

How To Catch Bass In Cold Water! (Everything You Need To Know)

Cold water fishing is a challenge, this is what you need to know! With Winter setting in, it's time to adapt your fishing to the changing temperatures. Don't rely on the same baits and locations you used in Fall and expect to continue catching quality fish. Winter is all about triggering bass into biting, and these quick tips will help you do it!

The difference between catching a few bass, and consistently catching giant bass, is in the details. Understanding the difference between waiting on a bass to bite, and triggering a bass into biting, will change your Winter fishing forever. The anglers that succeed in Winter understand how to apply a handful of baits to their fishing that create feeding opportunities.

Below you'll find links to all the baits discussed in the video. We've included the exact sizes, colors, and any other pertinent information. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE APPAREL...

•TacticalBassin Fleece Lined Beanie: https://bit.ly/4opNxVk

•Aftco Fortress Bibs: https://bit.ly/4aPp45O

•Aftco Crosswind Puff Jacket: https://bit.ly/47M4t13

•Aftco ArmorLoft Sweatshirt: https://bit.ly/4oTK5ml

•Aftco Coastal Hoodie: https://bit.ly/4qS1xZC

MINI FLEX RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

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

Size: 1/8 oz

Baits– Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Dummy Baits– Yamamoto Shad Shape: https://bit.ly/4hOE5al

Color: Natural Shad

MICRO FLEX RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical MICRO Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

Heads– ZMan Trout Eye Finesse (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3C7H1iL

Swimbaits– Damiki Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Color: PB Silver

SWIMBAITS...

•Bucca Brand 6" Trick Shad: https://bit.ly/4hFD5Go

Colors: Matte Shad, Threadfintastic

•Megabass 8" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: Stealth Rainbow, MB Shad, White Back Shad

JERKBAITS...

•Megabass Vision 110: https://bit.ly/3tw8Cpz

Colors: Mat Shad, Ito Tennessee Shad, Kasumi Ito

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

Colors: Mat Shad, Ito Tennessee Shad, Kasumi Ito

SPEED CRANKS...

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

Colors: Ghost Minnow, True Shad, Mirrored Minnow

•Spro Rock Crawler: https://bit.ly/2NFPA5t

Colors: Green Craw, Phantom Green

JIG AND MINNOW...

•Hog Farmer 4" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Electric Shad

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 3/16 oz (1/0 Hook)

•Missile Baits Eye Roll Head: https://bit.ly/3JiR3BP

Size: 3/16 oz (1/0 Hook)

METAL BAITS...

•Damiki Vault (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Colors: Black Holo, Real Shad

•Nichols DUH Spoon (1 3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2aKVLlG

Colors: Sierra, Shattered Glass

FOOTBALL JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Finesse Football Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Colors: Supermatt Brown, The Go To

•Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: https://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Colors: Cinnamon Purple, Green Pumpkin Black

BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Fury 8' H: https://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel– Cardiff 300 A: https://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Z2 7'3" MH Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/3xZbLAy

Reel– Seviin GF (7.3:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7' Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3Lo1gKC

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

Line– Sunline Super FC (8 lb): https://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

5 Key Finesse Baits For Winter Bass Fishing!

These Winter finesse tricks can save your fishing! If you're struggling to get bit, it's time to adapt. Turning to finesse presentations isn't giving up, it's a smart choice to consistently catch Winter bass. Tim pays close attention to subtle details, as well as key sizes and colors when he's trying to fool stubborn bass in cold water.

Power fishing in Winter is really fun, but it doesn't always work. When fishing gets tough, Tim focuses on 3 key concepts to get bit. Slowing Down, Downsizing, and focusing on baits with subtle action, are all critical pieces of the puzzle for cold water fish. From his football jig to his ned rig, there are subtle nuances that Tim believes give him an upper hand on the water.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim discussed in the video. We've included his favorite colors, rigging components, as well as the rod and reel combos he uses to fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

DROPSHOT...

•Megabass Haze ST: https://bit.ly/4l1S2Tq

Colors: Ghost Shad, Live Wakasagi, Moroko

•Berkley Flat Worm: https://bit.ly/3lAAorL

Colors: Natural Shad, Goby, Green Pumpkin

•Big Bite Baits Scentsation Smasher: https://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Colors: Chick Magnet, Smelt

•Xzone Stealth Minnow: https://bit.ly/3yAOQfo

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Moon Dust

•Gamakatsu TGW Dropshot Hook: https://bit.ly/2zGX441

Size: 2–4

•Xzone Tungsten Dropshot: https://bit.ly/3HgdcMM

Size: 1/4 oz

NEKO RIG...

•Yamamoto 5" Thin Senko: https://bit.ly/43d1Tgn

Colors: Natural Shad, Baby Bass

•Owner Sniper Finesse: https://bit.ly/2kfdv37

Size: 2

•Tungsten Screw Weight: https://bit.ly/3KPTrAs

Size: 5/32 oz

NED RIG...

•Zman Fuzzy TRD: https://bit.ly/48y7rIA

Colors: Green Pumpkin Goby, Green Pumpkin

•Xzone Ned Zone: https://bit.ly/2mRiYhF

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black Flake, Violet Secret

•Great Lakes Finesse Snack Size Craw: https://bit.ly/4b8aeHo

Colors: Brown Pumpkin Special

•ZMan Finesse Shroomz Jighead: https://bit.ly/2hs2cAe

Size: 1/15 oz

MICRO JIG...

•Keitech Tungsten Football Jig: https://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Colors: Green Pumpkin ,Green Pumpkin Blue

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pumpkin Black

•Yamamoto 2.5" Hula Grub: https://bit.ly/497jz1m

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple and Copper

FINESSE SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 3" Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Colors: Real, Albino

•Keitech 3.5" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Dirty Jigs HD Guppy: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/4 oz

STROLLING BAITS...

•Damiki 3" Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill

•Crush City 2.5" Mooch Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Yn4NR6

Colors: Electric Shad, Shad

•Owner Range Roller: https://bit.ly/42cqaUR

Size: 1/8 oz

DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 6'10" ML XFast: https://bit.ly/4farXAh

Reel– Daiwa Exist G LT 2500 XH: https://bit.ly/453vyds

Line– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

NEKO RIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Elite 6'10" ML XFast: https://bit.ly/2pjJWMA

Reel– Daiwa Tatula Elitę 2500: https://bit.ly/4f74P56

Line– Seaguar Smack Down Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3y63F96

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (6 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

NED RIG COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 821 NRR: https://bit.ly/4bIiddV

Reel– Shimano Exsence B 2500: https://bit.ly/4oBLYnM

Line– Power Pro Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

FINESSE JIG COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer Evoluzion North Wall: https://bit.ly/4oXDY0A

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Braid– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (12 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/47Cdeee

Reel– Exsence B 3000: https://bit.ly/4oBLYnM

Line– Sunline Almight (18 lb): https://bit.ly/3xb44ql

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (10 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

These Overlooked Places Hold Cold Winter Bass! Don't Miss Them!!

The average angler doesn't even know to check spots like this, but they're full of fish! Bass don't hide where you think when it gets COLD! Most anglers are searching key main lake structures, but these subtle spots are key to success on any lake! Let's head out on the water, check a few spots, and catch some fish!

When Winter sets in, its more important than ever to understand fish behavior. Bass are setting up on key main lake structures, but they're also using subtle contours all over the lake and no one is checking them. Watch as Matt fishes small transitions, edges, wood, and offshore drops to catch a bunch of fish.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt fished throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

LURE RETRIEVER...

•Frabill 15' Lure Retriever: https://bit.ly/2TLTJc6

FLEX RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/38xd1es

Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Head (3/16 oz): https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits– Keitech 5" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Tennessee Shad

Dummy Baits– Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Silver Flash Minnow

MINI FLEX RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Head (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Bait– Keitech 4.5" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Electric Shad

Dummy Baits– Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Electric Shad

STROLLING MINNOW BAIT...

Jighead– Dirty Jigs Tungsten HD Guppy: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/4 oz

Bait– Hog Farmer 5" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Color: Electric Shad

BLADE BAIT...

•Damiki Vault Blade (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Color: Holo MossBack

•BKK Hook Upgrade– Spear EWG: https://bit.ly/3PiUjM7

Size: 8

JERKBAIT...

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

Color: Kasumi Ito

FULL SIZE RIG COMBO...

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

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock Leader (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

MID SIZE RIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Elite 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

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

Line– Seaguar InvizX (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

BLADE BAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line– Sufix 832 Sunrise Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

Leader– Sufix Advance (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

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