Whether you’re up north battling ice-cold water or down south dealing with chilly winter temps, I’ve got two baits for each region to help you catch more fish this month! January: A Winter Wonderland for Fishing January is winter, no matter where you live. Even in Florida, Texas, or Louisiana, it’s still one of the coldest months of the year. Up north, it’s even colder, with air and water temps at their lowest. When the water gets this cold, fish slow down. They’re lethargic, hanging out on deeper, steeper breaks where they can conserve energy. These aren’t the shallow, tapering […]
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Top Five Baits for Winter Finesse Fishing
In my last column, I outlined five of my favorite power fishing lures for winter bass. There are times when power fishing is the deal and you can use baitcasting gear to force the bass to react. However, as the weather gets frigid, and water temperatures drop into the 40s or even the upper 30s, bass often become tight-lipped and lethargic. When that happens a spinning rod and light line can really change your day. Here are five of my favorite finesse options for those conditions. This first one probably isn’t much of a surprise if you’ve followed me over […]