10 Dropshot Tricks For Cold Winter Bass Fishing!

Dropshot fishing is great in Winter, these tips will make it even better! Jump in the boat with Tim as he highlights 10 key tips for Winter dropshot fishing. The presentation is familiar, but the nuances of Winter bass fishing are completely different from other times of year. If you want to catch more fish this Winter, apply these dropshot tips to your fishing and you’ll see an immediate difference!

Winter bass fishing brings a lot of challenges. From rough weather conditions to frigid water temperatures, the fish are more lethargic than any other time of year. Understanding the differences in their behavior will help you catch more fish. Understanding how to apply each of these 10 tips will change your whole season! From subtle differences between worms, to hook and weight differences, to how to detect a cold water bite, these are the tips you need to be successful!

Below you’ll find links to all the baits and gear Tim discussed in the video. We’ve broken them down by category, including size and color recommendations, as well as excellent rod and reel combo recommendations at every price point. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

*WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??*
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

*TIM’S 10 TIPS…*
1) Go Smaller Than You Think (downsize presentation)
2) Go Slow
3) Downsize Your Line (4 to 6 lb Test)
4) Use Lighter Dropshot Weights (1/8 oz)
5) Focus on vertical presentations
6) Nose Hook Your Baits
7) Watch For Deflection
8) Look For The Sunny Shorelines
9) Expect Bites To Feel "Heavy"
10) Slow Down Even More!

*FAVORITE HOOKS…*
Standard Wire – Gamakatsu G Finesse (Size 2): https://bit.ly/2zGX441
Ultralight Wire – Owner Mosquito Light (Size 2): https://bit.ly/2zQVKx3
Weedless – Owner Cover Shot (Size 2): https://bit.ly/2ISr7bR

*FAVORITE WEIGHTS…*
•Xzone Tungsten Cylinder Tie On Weight: https://bit.ly/2YAoMuv
Size: 1/8 oz

•VMC Teardrop Tie On Weight: https://bit.ly/4gFECei
Size: 1/8 oz

*FLAT TAIL BAITS…*
•Missile Baits BombShot: https://bit.ly/2YYBipr
Colors: Fishalicious, Goby Bite

•Berkley Flat Worm: https://bit.ly/3lAAorL
Colors: Smallmouth Secret, Green Pumpkin

•Big Bite Baits Scentsation Smasher: https://bit.ly/3xEADuo
Colors: Bully, Smoke Black Purple

*UNIQUE BAITS…*
•Xzone Steath Finesse Minnow: https://bit.ly/3yAOQfo
Colors: Gas, Moondust, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Keitech 3" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Megabass Haze ST: https://bit.ly/4l1S2Tq
Colors: Ayu, Moroko

*HIGH END DROPSHOT COMBO #1…*
Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 6’10" Med Light: https://bit.ly/4farXAh
Reel– Daiwa Luvias ST 2500: https://bit.ly/459jXLv
Line– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

*HIGH END DROPSHOT COMBO #2…*
Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822 DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP
Reel– Shimano Exsence 2500: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV
Line– Seaguar PEX8 (18 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2
Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (6 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

*MID PRICED DROPSHOT COMBO…*
Rod– Dobyns Sierra 7′ Light Fast (701): https://bit.ly/2EyotZU
Reel– Daiwa Tatula MQ LT: https://bit.ly/3IWhxbv
Line– Sunline SX1 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

*BUDGET DROPSHOT COMBO…*
Rod– Cashion Element Z2 7’1" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/47GAOVA
Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500D – XH: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ
Line– Sunline Super FC 8 lb: https://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 apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY… *
Trolling Motor– Minn Kota Ultrex Quest: https://bit.ly/41RErpY
Electronics– Humminbird Apex 13: https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q
Anchors– Minn Kota Raptors: https://bit.ly/3iMUrEJ
Camera– GoPro Hero 13: https://bit.ly/4hgdC4O
Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: https://bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite Rod Cover: https://bit.ly/3UewJEx
Favorite Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: https://bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Hard Storage Box: https://bit.ly/2t3uHMR
Favorite Soft Tackle Storage: https://bit.ly/3TnKHl7
Favorite Net: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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