Bass Fishing When Its COLD! Key Baits And Locations To Catch Fish!

Come along for a very cold day on the water! Matt uses a combination of power and finesse techniques to catch bass all day long! He hits the water with a plan, puts key baits to work, and catches a pile of really nice bass. Listen as he talks through fish location, bait selection, and how he adapts to changing conditions throughout the day.

Matt starts the day speed cranking for bass that have moved up to feed, then immediately switches to a football jig and a strolling bait for midday fish. He targets likely locations by studying mapping, and uses the best bait for each location, based on depth. This method of fishing is very simple, and extremely effective!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt used through the day. He's included his baits, trailers, colors, etc. He's also included all of the high end combos he used to help detect subtle bites in the cold. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE CRANKBAIT...
•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX
Color: Green Pumpkin Craw

THE JIGS...
•Dirty Jigs Finesse Football Jig (5/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2d2apsm
Color: Alabama Craw
•Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: https://bit.ly/2db9w1p
Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

•Beast Coast Fishing OW Football (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/4gFj0yq
Color: MB Pumpkin
•Reins 3" Double Tail Grub: https://bit.ly/3ZWP3o6
Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

•Yamamoto 2.5" Hula Grub: https://bit.ly/497jz1m
Color: Green Pumpkin Purple Copper Flake
•Great Lakes Finesse Stealth Football: https://bit.ly/4eQjXTb
Size: 3/8 oz, 2/0 Hook

THE MINNOW...
•Rapala Crush City Mooch Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Yn4NR6
Color: Electric Shad
•VMC Redline Tungsten Ball Head: https://bit.ly/3ZIjeyd
Size: 1/4 oz

CRANKBAIT COMBO...
Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP
Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC

HEAVY FINESSE FOOTBALL COMBO...
Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 844C MBR: https://bit.ly/2SuZG15
Model: 7' Heavy
Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF
Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

HULA GRUB COMBO...
Rod– Shimano Poison Ultima 6'10" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/3OfNBGe
Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line– Seaguar PEX8 Braid (24 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2
Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

MICRO JIG COMBO...
Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer "X Bites": https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY
Model: 7'2" Heavy Extra Fast
Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

STROLLING COMBO...
Rod– Shimano Poison Adrena 6'10" Med+ Extra Fast: https://bit.ly/4c0fQmq
Reel– Shimano Stella FJ 2500: https://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg
Line– Sunline Almight Braid (16 lb): https://bit.ly/4flJrsg
Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

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
Batteries– Dakota Lithium 135 AH: https://bit.ly/4b9HooR
Anchors– Minn Kota Raptors: https://bit.ly/3iMUrEJ
Camera– GoPro Hero 12: https://bit.ly/3MwQToy

*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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