5 Life Hacks Every Winter Angler Needs To Know! (This Saved Matt’s Life)

Cold weather brings unique challenges, this is what you need to know to be successful! Today we’re covering Tackle Tricks for cold water fishing, gear hacks to keep you safe, and tool tricks that we’ve learned through years of trial and error. Don’t let Winter get the best of you, use these hacks to have a great experience on the water!

We constantly highlight the benefits of Winter Bass Fishing. Today, we’re reminding you that Winter fishing comes with challenges and risks. Rather than focusing on the negative, we’re showing you how to overcome each of these challenges. These 5 Winter hacks were born from our own life lessons through years of trial and error on the water. We hope you never need them, but if you do you’ll be prepared!

Below you’ll find links to everything Matt discussed in the video. From the line and baits, to the apparel and gear, we’ve broken it all down in an easy to understand list. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

*FISHING LINE…*
•Sunline FC Assassin: https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
Favorite Size: 10–15 lb

•Seaguar InvizX: https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y
Favorite Size: 6–12 lb

*FOOTBALL JIGS…*
•Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Finesse Football Jig: https://bit.ly/2d2apsm
Color: Supermatt Brown
•Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: https://bit.ly/2db9w1p
Color: Cinnamon Black Purple

•Keitech Tungsten 1/2 oz Football: https://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1
Color: Green Pumpkin Blue
•Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX
Color: Green Pumpkin Black

*TACTICAL APPAREL…*
•Tactical Beanie: https://bit.ly/4q1NNdp
•Tactical Black Camo Hoodie: https://bit.ly/4rLN3et
•Tactical Reaper: https://bit.ly/3XKjFHJ
•All Tactical Apparel: https://bit.ly/4aK4Egt

*FAVORITE APPAREL FOR LAYERING…*
Beanie: https://bit.ly/4q1NNdp
Fortress Jacket: https://bit.ly/42LrGQ8
Fortress Bibs: https://bit.ly/4aPp45O
Crosswind Puff Jacket: https://bit.ly/47M4t13
Tactical Reaper: https://bit.ly/3XKjFHJ
Coastal Layer Hoodie: (Aftco Website): https://bit.ly/4qS1xZC
Deck Boots: https://bit.ly/3OhVo7z
Wool Socks: (Source Locally)
Hydronaut Gloves: https://bit.ly/48R40LH
Breakwater Gloves: https://bit.ly/3C73i0q

*DRY BAGS…*
•Aftco Stuff Sacks: https://bit.ly/48zhZag
•Spro Dry Bag: https://bit.ly/3XMTNek

Dry Bag Contents:
•Towel/Blanket
•Mask/Beanie
•Base Layers
•Puff Jacket
•Warm Pants
•Hand Warmers
•Lighter

*JUMPER BOX…*
•Noco Boost Plus Lithium Jump Starter: https://bit.ly/3xVnaOD

*LIFE JACKET…*
•Mustang Elite 120: https://bit.ly/2odXXIP

*GENERAL TOOL LIST…*
•Plano Guide Series Waterproof 3700 Box: https://bit.ly/3XJFya2
•Bob’s Machine Prop Wrench: https://bit.ly/44nnaYe
•Water Weld Epoxy
•3M 5200 Sealant
•Flex Tape
•Saw
•Lighter
•Wrenches
•Sockets
•Spare Prop (Outboard and/or Trolling Motor)

*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… *

Boat– Skeeter FXR 21: https://bit.ly/43GvGQh
Motor– Yamaha VMAX SHO 250 HP: https://bit.ly/3xolFv0
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 TOOLS AND GEAR…* 

Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: https://bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite Rod Cover: https://bit.ly/3UewJEx
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
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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