Still struggling to catch bass this Winter? This trick will change that! If you prefer to fish slowly and methodically during the cold months and are struggling, learning to fish the “extremes” will change your fishing experience. Most anglers that struggle in the cold are fishing the “middle” and don’t even realize they’re doing something wrong. Don’t understand what we mean? Check out the video…
The key to consistent Winter success with slow moving baits is to fish the extremes. You either need to commit to throwing a BIG bait or commit to throwing a TINY bait. This ins’t the time to be throwing shaky heads, big jigs, texas rigs, etc. If you’re going to throw the worm, make it a small ned or tiny dropshot. If you’re looking for the big bite, go all the way and focus on 8″ to 10″ swimbaits!
The idea is that bass are struggling for survival during cold water periods. You’re fishing for very few bites each day. By embracing the conditions and sticking to the 2 extremes, your odds of getting bit at all, as well as your odds of getting a giant bite, both go up. Below we’ll link the baits we recommend at both ends of the spectrum as well as our favorite rod/reel combo for each technique.
Big Baits…
-Savage Gear Pulse Tail 8″ and 10″ Swimbait: http://bit.ly/399bx97
-Trash Fish 8″ Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2hmXtg1
-Huddleston 8″ ROF 12 Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2azFTon
-Huddleston 10″ ROF 12 Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2nztmdj
Ned Worms and Hooks…
-Roboworm Ned Worm 3″: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy
-Z Man Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR
-Swagger Tungsten 1/5 oz Ned Head: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M
Dropshot Worms and hooks…
-Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY
-Roboworm 4.5″ Straight Tail: http://bit.ly/2asZyH3
-Owner Mosquito Light Hook Size 2: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3
-Swagger Tungsten 3/16 oz Dropshot Weight: http://bit.ly/2V2B63h
Matt’s Favorite Finesse Combo…
Rod- G Loomis NRX 852S JWR: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv
Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000 Spinning: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV
Line- 10 lb Power Pro: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- 5 lb Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
Matt’s Favorite Swimbait Combo…
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 956 Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2x9kxuS
Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 HG: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw
Line- 80 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 35 lb Sunline FC100 System Leader: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB
Budget Finesse Rod…
Rod- Shimano Intenza 7′ Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn
Reel- Shimano NASCI 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC
Line- 20 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 6 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
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What we wear…
Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/2vgTOst
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
Reaper Hoodie (Hoodie with Warm Face Cover built in): http://bit.ly/2yRURSd
Horizon Sweater (Water resistant, great for layering): http://bit.ly/2gTC1oB
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Equipment We Recommend…
Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics: http://bit.ly/2Hazsej
Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Hot Foot Throttle Control: http://bit.ly/2ob4kgO
Loc-R-Bar Boat Security: http://bit.ly/2CMF1NP
Favorite Storage Box: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB
Favorite Pliers: http://bit.ly/2tfxFvw
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Wire Cutters: http://bit.ly/2soB34k
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite sunglasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
Hero7 Camera: http://bit.ly/2RsLpjB
ElectroSamson Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Frabill Net: http://bit.ly/2FNdnQr
Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
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Great video Matt. Some days, smaller is better if you want quantity. Go big for that one potential giant, but all too often the skunk will get you.. Good luck anglers! lol
This has been awesome advice I am just now leaving a pond where I used a large trout bait with an under spin and hooked into what would’ve been my PB but I ended up losing her. Can’t wait to go back tomorrow.
winter in Cleveland ohio seems to take forever when your watching ice melt and your never casting anything
be blessed brothers
I really enjoy your videos.but, a person like myself can"t afford the high dollar baits that you all use. I use baits like Rock Crawler, KVD, and zoom. $30 dollar rods and reels.Tell where you are fishing,(name of state and lake.) that will help alot of people.I livee in Ark, and fish Norfork Lake, can you fish that lake? That will help me and others. Thank You
Matt – I think the IMX Pro rod model you reference above for Swim Baits is inaccurate. Did you mean 965 or 966?
Man theres no way the bass in my local lake would hit a 10in swimbait its all finesse on the east coast 🎣
THANK YOU! This video helped me catch my PB today. I watched it last night and decided to tie on a Hudd before going out. A couple casts into the day and a giant inhaled the 8 inch Hudd.
Quick question.. how do you feel about hud fishing at night ? Any throughts?
I did this. lost 4 big swimbaits 4 small swimbaits. 😖
I’ve been slaying pikeminnow with the ned this winter. I’m just happy to catch any fish 😂
OUR COLDEST could be -40°C
Went fishing last weekend in some really cold water and pulled up two 3 pounders on tiny tiny jigs
No shades of Grey with tactical!
Looking to get a new reel, which would you recommend, curado K, curado dc, or the diawa tatula sv tws
Haven’t caught a bass in two weeks went out today and got 1 bite on a 68 special and missed catch lots of perch on jerk baits and little swim baits but no bass
We’d love to have you and Tim in our Facebook group Bass Fishing Hub! We are always directing noobs and seasoned fisherman to your channel! Tight lines!
Matt I Just wanted to give you a very heart felt thank you for your very informative videos of how to catch bass in all seasons and explaining everything in such detail. It's improved my skills greatly at the lakes. If you ever fish west point lake in ga. Please take me along. It's a very difficult lake to fish and would love to see how you would do there. Keep the videos coming, have a happy New year and God bless.
you keep saying this cold, the water is still 60 degrees here in ga. how cold is this cold.
my god who doesnt want to powerfish!?
What do you recomend for a good square bill reel around $200?
great vid man! big up for carrying us through the winter. it's been a struggle for me this winter, but at least I'm trying different sh!t and will continue to do so.
I really need some help have a 7 foot 9 dobyns swimbait Rod I need a good reel to match up with it to throw medium-to-large sized swimbaits. Good reel at a cheap price
Is there a lot of sediment on the bottom of the Lakes you fish? Or is it mostly sand gravel and such
Should be 2.73 million instead of 273 thousand for subs.these guys are the best BY far for on information that will catch you bigger and more bass…seriously,every other informational channel on bass is a distant second.very very distant.no need to kiss up,just stating truths.
My winter is extreme it's 81° f today , I'm in South Florida lol
$82 for (1) 10” Huddleston???? Nope😲
Matt Allen gives some of the best tutorials, gonna start a tips and tactics on my channel! I’d love to set up a small studio for it! Goals 2020! Love the vids
Great advice! IMO going to extremes has worked well for me in extremely hot weather as well or any time the fish are extremely finicky. Haven’t honestly tried going BIG in winter, but I’m going to work on that this season.
I wish you would talk about the difference in water color in winter. Clear cold vs murky. Ugh!
It's true tho.
I slammed my first November fish this year because I always switched to Saltwater. Not only did I catch over 20 in 2 days one was 5.9lbs.
These guys amaze me every time.
Hey Matt and Tim, I have seen a number of your underwater videos of lures and I was curious about bait fish and other forage. In trying to imitate what the bass are eating, it would be great to have videos of different forage and how they move and behave in different water conditions. Thanks!
First u need a 600 dollar rod n reel and some $65 swimbaits
Great video and information. Also that AFTCO gear is badass.
You should do a video catching spots using hids and other big bait