Winter Bass Fishing: Crankbaits, Blade Baits, and A-Rigs For Cold Water Bass
We're back on the water at Chickamauga and the bass are biting! Most anglers think of January as finesse fishing time but that's not what we're doing! While finesse can be effective, there is something rewarding about successfully power fishing in cold water. Come along as we throw everything from crankbaits to A-rigs in search of Winter bass.
There are 3 ways to consistently catch fish in cold water. Two weeks ago Matt talked about the power of a swimbait for drawing bites from large fish. Last week Tim discussed the benefits of finesse fishing and how you can consistently catch fish in Winter. Today we're demonstrating how to power fish in Winter by eliciting a core feed response in the bass. Its not about whether or not they want to bite, its about reacting to a fast moving, erratic bait.
Below you'll find links to all the baits Matt fished in the video. He's included the color he was throwing for each as well as the hook upgrades for the crankbait. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
The Baits...
-Rapala Ott's Garage Bait 06: http://bit.ly/3pV1CLN
Color: Live River Shad
**Can Be Backordered**
-Lucky Craft LV-500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
Color: Ghost Minnow
-Megabass Vibration X Dyna Response Blade: http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL
Color: Ito Hiuo
-Damiki Vault Blade: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2
Color: Real Shad
-Hog Farmer Flex BFL Rig: https://bit.ly/2WtLCVK
Hooks- Matt Allen Swimbait Head 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Baits- Keitech Swing Impact 4.3 Fat: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
-River2Sea Tactical DD75 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/37dclbX
Color: Ghost Minnow
Crankbait Hooks and Split Rings...
Rings- Owner Hyperwire #3: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Hooks- Owner ST-35 Size 2: http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj
Matt's Lipless Combo...
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Matt's A-Rig Combo...
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'5" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW
Reel- Shimano Curado 200K (HG): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline FC-100 System Leader 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB
Matt's Deep Crank Combo...
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel- Shimano Shimano Bantam MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG
Line- 12 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
Want TacticalBassin Apparel?
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 Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
