Cold water kayak bass fishing at Lake Mead can be challenging, but understanding how cold water affects the bass bite can make all the difference. In this video, I break down exactly how winter and cold water conditions are impacting bass behavior on Lake Mead and where kayak anglers should focus their efforts to get more bites. Fishing from a kayak in cold water requires adapting your approach, slowing down, and fishing smarter — and that’s exactly what this trip is all about.
Whether you’re new to kayak fishing or a seasoned bass fisherman, this video provides real-world insight into cold water bass fishing, kayak fishing strategies, and Lake Mead fishing techniques. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more kayak bass fishing videos, fishing tips, and Lake Mead fishing content.
YouTube Equipment
Kayak
Old Town Sportsman 120PDL
Motor
Minn Kota Endura 36lb Thrust
Fishfinder
Lowrance Hook Reveal 7TS
Kayak Electronics
Yak Power five circuit wireless digital switching system
Complete LED Button Light
Yak-Power 2piece LED Kayak Lights
15Amp Hour Battery
100Amp Hour Battery
YakAttack VISICarbon Pro 360 Degree LED
Camera & Gear
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo
GoPRO Hero 5-Back Camera
Portable Charger Power Bank 40000mAh
Rod Reels & Line
Milk Crate & Walmart Rod Holders
Shimano Zodias Spinning Rods | Tackle Warehouse. Medium Fast
Shimano Miravel Spinning Reels | Tackle Warehouse 2500hg
Lew’s Xfinity 6 Ft. 10 In. 1 Piece Medium Action Spinning Fishing Rod – Walmart.com
St. Croix Mojo Bass Trigon Spinning Rods | Tackle Warehouse
13 Fishing Defy Black Casting Rods | Tackle Warehouse M/H F / Heavy F
Shimano Sahara FJ Spinning Reels | Tackle Warehouse C3000hg
Daiwa Regal LT Spinning Reels | Tackle Warehouse 2500D-XH-B
15lb Sufix 832 Braided Line Neon Lime | Tackle Warehouse
6lb Sunline Super FC Sniper Fluorocarbon | Tackle Warehouse
Terminal Tackle
WOO! Tungsten Cylinder Drop Shot Weights | Tackle Warehouse 1/4 / 3/8
WOO! Tungsten Tear Drop Closed Eye Drop Shot Weight | Tackle Warehouse 1/4 / 3/8
VMC Weedless Neko Hook 5pk | Tackle Warehouse Size 1
VMC Neko Hook | Tackle Warehouse Size 1
VMC Neko Weight 10pk | Tackle Warehouse 3/32 1/8
Lures & Bait
Roboworm Straight Tail Worms | Tackle Warehouse
Z-Man Gobius Swimbait 3″ | Tackle Warehouse
Yamamoto Senko | Tackle Warehouse
Berkley Powerbait Chigger Craw | Tackle Warehouse
Finesse Ball Jig – PNW Bass Candy
The Javelin – PNW Bass Candy
Slasher Swim Bait – PNW Bass Candy
Serpent Head Swim Jigs – PNW Bass Candy
Buckeye Lures G-Buzz Single Bladed Buzzbait | Tackle Warehouse
Zoom Trick Worm | Tackle Warehouse green pumpkin- chartreuse tail
Jackall Gantarel Swimbaits | Tackle Warehouse Bluegill
Strike King Tourgrade SpinnerBait – Spot Remover
Z-Man Finesse TRD PB&J
Z-Man TRD Ticklerz – The Deal
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