Where Bass Go In The Heart Of Winter! (And How To Catch Them)

This is how to catch bass on those COLD Winter days! Giant bass are caught every Winter, so don’t be the guy sitting at home. These are the places you need to fish, and the baits you can trust, whether you fish a pond, lake, or reservoir. The boat ramps are empty, the lakes are peaceful, and big bass are willing to bite!

We’re in the heart of Winter and bass have settled into their seasonal pattern. Their locations are set, their feeding patterns are set, and only the most extreme weather can disturb the balance. What that means for you, is that once you find fish you can catch them day after day. Winter can be amazing! Sure it’s cold, but the chill in the air vanishes when you set the first hook!

Below you’ll find links to all the baits and gear Tim discussed in the video. We’ve included our favorite colors, sizes, and equipment for each technique. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see photos and descriptions of the items.

*TACTICALBASSIN MERCH & LURE DESIGNS*
•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

*RELATED VIDEO…*
•Matt’s Video About Winter Fishing: https://youtu.be/Ro_PvM6elSo

*BLADED ALABAMA RIGS…*
Largest– Tactical Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/38xd1es
Medium– Tactical Mini Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md
Smallest– Tactical Micro Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK
5 Hook– Tactical Mini 5 Hook Rig: https://bit.ly/429NWTK

*WINTER A–RIG SWIMBAITS…*
•Keitech Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Size: 4", 4.5", 5"
Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Crystal Shad

•Damiki 3" Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT
Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill

*A–RIG SWIMBAIT HEADS…*
Full Size Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Size: 1/8 – 3/16 oz

Micro Heads– ZMan Trout Eye Finesse: https://bit.ly/3C7H1iL
Size: 1/8 oz

*SPEED CRANKING…*
•R2S Tactical DD 75 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors: Clearwater Minnow, True Shad, DD Minnow

•Megabass Deep X 300: https://bit.ly/2sSQHpt
Colors: Mat Shad, MB Gizzard, Sexy Ayu

*SPOONS AND BLADES…*
•Nichols DUH 2.0 Spoon: https://bit.ly/4iGlkrd
Color: Tactical Shad, Shattered Glass Silver
Sizes: 3/4 oz – 1 3/4 oz

•War Eagle Jiggin’ Spoon: https://bit.ly/2H9dJV1
Size: 7/8 oz

•Damiki Vault: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2
Size: 1/2 oz
Color: Black Holo, Real Shad, Holo Ayu

*JERKBAIT…*
•Megabass Vision 110+1 Jr: https://bit.ly/2LnK389
Colors: Matte Shad, Kasumi Ito

*FINESSE JIG…*
•Keitech Tungsten Jig: http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1
Size: 1/2 oz
Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX
Color: Green Pumpkin Blue

*BUDGET ALABAMA RIG COMBO…*
Rod– Daiwa Tatula XT 7’4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3wqRhwq
Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT (HS): https://bit.ly/35hugfH
Line- Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

*BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO…*
Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 7’4" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/41ntbDB
Reel– Seviin GF (7.3:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ
Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

*BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO…*
Rod– Shimano SLX A 6’10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ
Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

*BUDGET FINESSE JIG COMBO…*
Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7’1" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh
Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 Pro: https://bit.ly/4pGZ4Az
Line– Sunline FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

*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 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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