Winter Fishing Tips For Cold Muddy Water (The Toughest Conditions You Can Face)
Winter fishing can be a grind! Add in cold, muddy water, and it will really test your skills! When water temps are below 50 degrees and the water is muddy, its the toughest conditions you can face as an angler. When that's what you're up against, these are the adjustments to make.
Cold mud is every bass angler's worst nightmare. The fish tend to lock down against cover and their strike zone is incredibly small. However, if the water warms above 50 degrees muddy water fishing can be AMAZING! Today Tim was faced with 44 degree muddy water with heavy current. He started out trying to get a reaction strike but it didn't take long to slow down, pick up a dropshot and a tiny underspin, and target lethargic fish.
Below you'll find links to all the gear used in today's video. We've included the exact sizes and colors for each presentation. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
ALABAMA RIG...
•Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md
Heads– Matt Allen Swimbait Head (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Baits– Keitech 3.8 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Color: Electric Blue Chartreuse, Sight Flash
Dummy Baits– Damiki 3" Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT
Color: White Silver
FINESSE SWIMBAIT...
Head– Dirty Jigs Guppy: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS
Size: 3/16 oz with 1/0 hook
Bait– Keitech 3" Easy Shiner: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Color: Sexy Shad
DROPSHOT...
Bait– Yamamoto 3" Shad Shaped Worm: https://bit.ly/3vafYg7
Color: Monster Shad
Hook– Owner Mosquito Light: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3
Size: 2
Weight– Swagger Tungsten Pencil: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx
Size: 1/4 oz
SMALL UNDERSPIN...
Head– Cool Baits Down Under Spin: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA
Size: 1/4 oz
Bait– Keitech 3.3" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl
ALABAMA RIG COMBO...
Rod– Shimano Expride 7’6" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE
Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2
BFS COMBO...
Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2
Line– Sufix 131 Braid (6 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF
Leader– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
DROPSHOT COMBO...
Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822S DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP
Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV
Line– Sunline SX1 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ
Leader– 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 hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...
TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
