Finesse Fishing Tricks For Cold Water! (How To Catch More Fish)
Your same old tricks won't work this Winter! If you're trying to catch bass the same way you do in Summer, you're in for some tough fishing! Winter fishing can be amazing but it requires a unique approach. Bass become more lethargic as water temperatures drop and subtle changes in your approach will make huge differences in your catch rate.
Tim is covering 6 of his favorite finesse techniques and giving you the key detail that makes each method shine. If you want to be one of the anglers consistently catching fish all Winter long, pay close attention to the details. Tim learned each of these nuances through years of Winter fishing and is happily sharing them so you can enjoy your time on the water.
Below you'll find links to the exact baits and rigging components for each technique. We've included our favorite colors, sizes, and gear where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
DROPSHOT...
Bait- Netbait STH 3" Finesse Crush: https://bit.ly/3s5BcIn
Colors: Bang, Green Pumpkin, LON Goby Pearl
Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3
Weight- Swagger Tungsten 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx
NED RIG...
Bait- Roboworm 3" Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy
Colors: TW Black Blue Pumpkin, Aaron's Green Pumpkin
Hook- Swagger Tungsten Flanders (1/10th): http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M
NEKO RIG...
Bait- Yamamoto Senko 5": http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Colors: Watermelon Copper Orange Red, Green Pumpkin Blk Flk
Hook- Owner Sniper Finesse Neko (1/0): http://bit.ly/2kfdv37
Weight- Swagger Tungsten Pagoda (3/64): http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW
Band- VMC Crossover Ring (7MM): https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz
BALL HEAD...
Bait- Yamamoto Senko 5": http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Colors: Electric Shad, Green Pumpkin Blk Flk
Head- Missile Baits Ned Ball (3/16 oz): https://bit.ly/3e9HqSK
TUBES...
Bait- Netbait STH 4" Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Ten Point
Tube Head- Bite Me Flat Eye (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2diyVXK
FLOAT N FLY...
Bait- Spro Phat Fly: http://bit.ly/2mboisG
Colors: Grey Ghost, Blue Shad
Bait- Cumberland Pro Float N Fly: http://bit.ly/2o9PE63
Colors: Grey White Blue Flash, Silver Shad Pearl Flash
Bobber- Thill Pro Series: https://bit.ly/3shJOiv
Stop- Thill Bobber Stop: https://bit.ly/30FTRCs
TIM'S DROPSHOT COMBO...
Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 822 DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP
Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV
Line- Sunline SX1 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ
Leader- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
"BANG FOR THE BUCK" FINESSE COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Zodias 6'9" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2jOUXAO
Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Line- Power Pro Braid 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
BUDGET FINESSE COMBO...
Rod- Shimano SLX 7' Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2AdvIC1
Reel- Shimano NASCI 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC
Line- Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??
We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...
TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
