How To Catch Bass During The Fall To Winter Transition (Cold Water Baits)
Catching fish can be tricky this time of year! Some anglers are catching big fish every trip out while others are catching nothing at all. The difference is a combination of the baits they're using and their ability to trigger a feed response.
If you're throwing the same old baits, you're probably going to struggle during this transition. Its time to get out of your comfort zone! Focus your attention on aggressive baits like speed cranking, jerkbaits, A-rigs, and blade baits to get consistent bites. If you insist on slow fishing, focus on key baits like jigs and ned rigs to get bit. This time of year can be amazing, you just have to branch out to experience it.
Below you'll find links to the exact baits we're using, including our favorite colors and sizes. We've also included the key rods and reels we use to throw them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
FOOTBALL JIGS...
Bait– Dirty Jigs Finesse Football (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2d2apsm
Color: Supermatt Brown, The Go To
Trailer– Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p
Color: Cinn blk purp, Green Pump Purp copper
Bait– Keitech Tungsten Football (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1
Color: Green Pumpkin Black, Green Pumpkin Blue
Trailer– Zman Crawz: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P
Color: Green Pumpkin
NED BAITS...
•Zman Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR
Color: Green Pumpkin
•Roboworm 3" Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy
Color: Margarita Mutilator
•Swagger Tungsten Flanders Head: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M
Size: 1/10th oz
BLADE BAITS...
•Damiki Vault: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2
Size: 1/2 oz, 3/4 oz
Color: Black Holo, Real Shad, Holo Ayu
•Megabass Vibration X Dyna Response: http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL
Size: 1/2 oz
Color: Ito Hiuo, Jukucho Shad, Setsuki Ayu
CRANKBAITS...
•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX
Color: Clearwater Minnow, True Shad
•Megabass Deep X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt
Color: Sexy Ayu, MB Gizzard
ALABAMA RIG...
Rig– Hogfarmer Tactical Flex Bladed: https://bit.ly/38xd1es
Heads– Matt Allen Swimbait (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Baits– Damiki 4" Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT
Dummy Baits– Netbait Little Spanky: http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8
JERKBAIT...
•Megabass Vision 110+1: http://bit.ly/2iGYOCX
Colors: GP Skeleton Tenn, Mat Shad, Elegy Bone
UNDERSPINS...
Bait–Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl
Head– Cool Baits Down Under (3/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2boS7QA
Bait– Storm 3" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB
Color: Sexy Shad, Albino Shad
Head– Gamakatsu Underspin Mini (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3PbOduU
SWIMBAITS...
•Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout: https://bit.ly/33GROg1
Colors: Dirty Silver, Trout
•River2Sea S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Colors: I Know It, Light Trout
ALABAMA RIG COMBO...
Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'5" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP
Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb FC: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2
BLADE BAIT COMBO...
Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" ML: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE
Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line– Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
BUDGET SPEED CRANKING COMBO...
Rod– St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'4" MH: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5
Reel– Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line– Sunline FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
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
