The Truth About Winter Fishing! (How To Prepare For Tough Conditions)
Come along for a day of Winter bass fishing with Matt! The weather is cold, the fishing is tough, but Matt is determined to catch some bass! Listen to the details as he adapts to the conditions. What how he focuses on confidence baits and pieces together a pattern for a mixed bag of fish.
Winter isn't always easy! Sure, you've got a chance at a giant, but sometimes it's downright tough! Don't panic! Focus on your confidence baits, fish them slowly and effectively, and you can catch fish despite the conditions. Your next bite could be the fish of a lifetime, so stay focused, even when the bites are few and far between!
Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included his hook upgrades, bait colors, as well as the rods and reels he used to fish the baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
FULL SIZE RIG...
•Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/38xd1es
•Matt Allen Swimbait Heads (3/16 oz): https://bit.ly/29RrTYN
•Keitech 5" Easy Shiner Swimbaits: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Color: Tennessee Shad
•Keitech 4" Easy Shiner Swimbaits: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Color: Crystal Shad
MID SIZE RIG...
•Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md
•Matt Allen Swimbait Heads (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/29RrTYN
•Keitech 4.5" Easy Shiner Swimbaits: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Color: Electric Shad
•Keitech 4" Easy Shiner Swimbaits: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
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
CRANKBAIT...
•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX
Color: Ghost Minnow
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
SPEED CRANK COMBO...
Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP
Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC
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
