Top Four Baits for February

Top Four Baits for February

If you’ve been following this blog series, you already know how I like to break things down. Every month, I give you two baits for anglers in the Northern part of the country and two baits for anglers in the Southern part of the country. February is no different. Before we get into the baits, let’s talk about the month itself. February is the tail end of winter. You might get a warm day or two, maybe even a short warming trend, but don’t let that fool you, this is still late-winter fishing. The big change is the bass. They’re […]

Micro Jigs for Big Winter Bass

Micro Jigs for Big Winter Bass

The jig has been a staple of bass fishing since before I was born, but there’s one category of jigs that I’ve become extremely fond of in the past half dozen or so years that doesn’t get a lot of love. They’re called “micro jigs” and while we’ve long had compact versions of flipping jigs and casting jigs, these aren’t just downscaled versions of those staples. They’re a category all their own, and while I carry them in my boat all year long they’re especially valuable in the winter. That’s because they excel in tough conditions, including cold water. They […]