How To Catch Bass In Cold Water Without Slowing Down!

Winter fishing doesn’t have to be boring! So many anglers have fallen into the trap of slow, methodical fishing in the Winter. Did you know you can trigger a feed response by speeding up? Its true! Matt explains the keys to getting consistent bites in the coldest Winter temperatures without ever slowing down.

The key to consistent Winter bites with reaction baits is understanding what it takes to “trigger” a feed response. Its also key to understand all baits are not created equal. Cold water separates the perfectly balanced, perfectly tuned baits, from the endless stream of new tackle hitting the market every year. If you want to be consistent in Winter, fish the right baits with proper technique and its only a matter of time before you start catching quality fish.

There are 3 very different approaches to Winter. You can swimbait for a giant, finesse fish for consistent action, or power fish with bite triggering retrieves to try and find the best of both worlds. Whichever path you choose, Winter fishing is worse the effort. Its incredibly peaceful, there is minimal boat traffic, and the odds of catching a big bass are very high.

Below you’ll find links to the 5 styles of baits we use to trigger a feed response. We’ve included our favorite baits, favorite colors, and hardware upgrades where relevant. We’ve also included our favorite equipment for some of these techniques. All of the links go directly Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Related Videos…
-Winter Reaction On Chickamauga: https://youtu.be/hLC67fc3vqw
-Cold Water Crankbaits In-Depth: https://youtu.be/FPaL13899uc

Main Crankbaits…
Our Deep Diver- R2S Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors: Ghost Minnow, DD Minnow, Mirrored Minnow

Shallow Diver- Rapala Ott’s Garage Slim 06: https://bit.ly/3pV1CLN
Colors: Live River Shad, Green Gizzard Shad, Rootbeer Craw

Other Phenomenal Winter Cranks…
Shallower Cover- Spro Rock Crawler: http://bit.ly/2BLmsVN
Colors: Phantom Green, Green Craw

Mid-Depth- Megabass Deep X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt
Colors: PM Kisyu Ayu, MB Gizzard, Sexy Ayu

Deep Diving- Megabass Deep Six: http://bit.ly/2A3clKP
Colors: PM Kisyu Ayu, MB Gizzard, Ito Wakasagi

Alabama Rigs…
-HogFarmer BFL FLEX Rig: https://bit.ly/2WtLCVK
-G Funk Baits Cali Rig: http://bit.ly/2nD76fw

A-Rig components…
Heads- Matt Allen Swimbait Heads (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Baits- Keitech 4.3″ or 4.8″ Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Split Rings- Owner Hyperwire #4: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Jerkbaits…
Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb
Megabass Vision 110+1: http://bit.ly/2iGYOCX

Megabass Vision 110 Jr: http://bit.ly/2OeAFBf
Megabass Vision 110 Jr +1: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Colors: GP Pro Blue, Elegy Bone, Ito Tennessee Shad, Mat Shad

Lipless Crankbaits…
-Lucky Craft LV-500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
Colors: Ghost Minnow, American Shad, Chartreuse Shad

-Jackall TN-70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh
Colors: Ghost Minnow, RT Scale Minnow, SG Threadfin

Blade Baits…
-Damiki Vault 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2
Colors: Black Holo, Cyber Purple, Real Shad

-Megabass Vibration X Dyna Response 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL
Colors: Ito Hiuo, Jukucho Shad, Setsuki Ayu

Blade Bait Component Upgrades…
Line Tie: Owner Hyperwire #3 Split Ring: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Hook Rings: Owner Hyperwire #2 Split Rings: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Hooks: Owner ST-36 Size 6: http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Matt’s A-Rig Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7’5″ Heavy: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW
Reel- Shimano Curado 200K (HG): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline FC-100 System Leader 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Budget Jerkbait/Blade Bait Combo…
Rod- St. Croix Bass X 6’8″ Medium XFast: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs
Reel- Shimano SLX: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
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Want TacticalBassin Apparel?

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here…

TacticalBassin Apparel and Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
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Major Equipment We Use Daily…

Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex 112: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Electronics- Humminbird Solix 15: https://bit.ly/35HuPRY
Anchors- Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Net- Frabill Conservation PLD 2612: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
Camera- GoPro Hero 9: http://bit.ly/2KQ0VEI
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If you plan to do any shopping, using our links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won’t be able to even see a difference but they’ll know you’re one of us!

#Winter #Beginner #Bassfishing

Post Spawn Crankbait Fishing Tricks – Speed Cranking For Aggressive Bass!

Forget the way you fish crankbaits! If you’re not speed cranking in the post spawn, you’re missing an amazing opportunity to catch big bass. Its all about TRIGGERING a reaction strike. Whether you’re a Southern Largemouth guy or a Northern Smallmouth guy, you have an amazing opportunity right now to force feed your crankbaits to the bass. The crank’s ability to fire up a feeding frenzy is second to none as bass are moving toward their Summer haunts and you don’t want to miss it!

This technique works incredibly well this time of year. It doesn’t matter if your fish are 20′ deep feeding on outside ledges or 2′ deep on shallow rock bars. The method works in both scenarios, you just need to adapt the specific baits to maintain the speed at different depths. We find that carrying a variety of squarebill crankbaits, mid divers, and deep divers will allow you to adapt to changing conditions. Also, traditional knowledge would encourage using ghost colors in clear water but we’ve found that during this period you can see incredible results fishing bold colors like Chartreuse or chartreuse/Blue, even in gin clear water.

Below you’ll find a breakdown of the baits and equipment Matt discussed along with size and color recommendations. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Summer Bait…
-Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2ery44M
Colors: Chart Sexy Shad, Powder Blue Back Chart

Squarebills…
-Strike King KVD HC 1.0 Squarebill: http://bit.ly/2Pz3HvE
Colors- The Shizzle, Summer Sexy Shad
-Lucky Craft BDS-3: http://bit.ly/2blTVwI
Colors- Golden Shiner, Ghost Minnow
-Damiki BTC 60: https://bit.ly/35yagXK
Colors- Baby Bow, Threadfin Flash

Deep Cranks…
-River2Sea Tactical Crank DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors- Metallic Shad, Natural Gill
-Megabass Deep X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt
Colors- See Through Chart, Blue Back Matte Chart, Sexy Ayu
-Norman Deep Little N: http://bit.ly/2acSLUd
Colors- Chart/Blue, Chartreuse Shad, Nutter Shad

Mid Cranks…
-Norman Deep Baby N: http://bit.ly/2O9CAcu
Colors- Chart Blue, Nutter Shad, Sexy Shad
-SPRO Rock Crawler 55: http://bit.ly/2BLmsVN
Colors- Phantom Green, Missouri Craw, MudBug

Hook and Split Ring Upgrades…
-Owner Hyperwire Size 3 Split Rings: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
-Owner ST-56 Size 4 Trebles: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
-Gamakatsu EWG Size 4 Trebles: http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY

Fluorocarbon Crankbait Combo…
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR (7’6″ MH): http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL 150 XG: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG
Line- Sunline Assassin Fluorocarbon 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Braid Crankbait Combo…
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR (7’6″ MH): http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 20 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel…
TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7
TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs
TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD
TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
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What we wear…

Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
Reaper Hoodie (Hoodie with Warm Face Cover built in): http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7
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
Hero8 Camera: http://bit.ly/37hVTX4
ElectroSamson Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Frabill Net: http://bit.ly/2FNdnQr
Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
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If you plan to do any shopping, using our links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won’t be able to even see a difference but they’ll know you’re one of us!

#crankbait #tacticalbassin #Summerfishing