Cold Muddy Water Fishing Tips! (On The Water)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
- Has your water turned cold? Don't give up! Cold and muddy water is a Winter angler's nemesis, but you can still catch fish! Come along for a day on the water as Tim faces these difficult conditions but finds unique areas where the mud works to his advantage.
Muddy water is great in Spring but it can make fishing really tough in Winter. If the entire lake has turned to mud, there isn't much you can do about it. Thankfully, on this day the muddy water was still pumping into the lake and Tim was able to find clear water/muddy water seams. These are prime areas to target quality fish under tough conditions and Tim took full advantage.
Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim used throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
TUBE...
•Big Bite Baits Tour Tube: bit.ly/32e23VR
Color: Green Pumpkin Purple Copper Flake
•Xzone Goby Tube Head: bit.ly/3hV3cPE
Size: 3/8 oz
ALABAMA RIG...
Rig- HogFarmer Tactical Mini Flex (Bladed): bit.ly/3uwY6Md
Baits- Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Colors: Threadfin Shad
Heads- Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait: bit.ly/29RrTYN
Size: 1/8 - 3/16 oz
Dummy Baits- Damiki 3" Armor Shad: bit.ly/2KtPDAT
Colors: American Shad
UNDERSPIN...
Head- Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse Underspin: bit.ly/3JOd8UY
Size: 1/4 oz
Bait- Keitech 3.5" Easy Shiner: bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Color: TW Pro Blue
TUBE COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium: bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- Sunline Super FC (10 lb): bit.ly/2p7fxju
A RIG COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Expride B 7'6" Medium Heavy: bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Metanium DC (HG): bit.ly/2qrSZvs
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro (50 lb): bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sufix Advance (20 lb): bit.ly/3GJEUix
UNDERSPIN COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Expride B 7'2" Medium Light: bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel-Daiwa Tatula SV TW 70: bit.ly/3ZcBbCZ
Line- Sunline Super FC (7 lb): bit.ly/2p7fxju
TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...
TacticalBassin Lure Designs: bit.ly/38YpPIz
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY...
Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex 112: bit.ly/2vFQypW
Electronics- Humminbird Solix 15: bit.ly/35HuPRY
Anchors- Minn Kota Talons: bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Camera- GoPro Hero 12: bit.ly/3MwQToy
*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…
Favorite sunglasses: bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite life jacket: bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Storage Box: bit.ly/3U9y4cl
Favorite Net: bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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Great video, it reminds me of back when I could fish near the dam. Unfortunately dumb people doing dumb things ruin it for the rest of us. Most of our dams have a bouy line so you can't get close anymore.thanks for time you guy's put in
That’s how it is in Arkansas. You can’t get within like 100 yards of a dam. They even buoyed off a bridge where a creek runs into my local lake because incoming current was to fast. It’s pitiful some of the best fishing can’t get within a mile.
I know it’s not what you’re after but for video entertainment purposes I love seeing different species caught in one video
That muddy and clear water transition that’s lit 😮❤️🎣
It looked crazier in person. Pretty cool!
thanks for showing the off target catches i enjoy those fish just as much as the bass
I would love to see these guys on a pro bass tour I feel like they would do really well.
Lest go tactical bassin waching the best fisherman's is priceless thankz
Excellent presentation on less than perfect visibility.
I await my new A rig designed by Matt and you.
I really like my motor on my kayak.
Thanks Tim! I fish the Tennessee River below Nickajack and this video was the most helpful and enjoyable yet because it keyed in on exactly how I fish. Appreciate ya!
Thanks!
11:22 thats a CRAZY mud line! Never seen one THAT strong!
Keep it going guys more and better stuff
Drums, catfish and carp test the quality of your gear. When I bought the Shimano Poison Ultima, paired with the Shimano Stella, spooled with 8lb test Tatsu Fluorocarbon, my first big fish caught was a 16lb orange Grass Carp. That fight told me more about the equipment than any bass I could have caught. Congrats on a great day of fishing and happy new year to you, Matt, and your families. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣🎊🎉
@@mr.fatbasstard_--_ your reply shows that you clearly have no idea what my channel is all about. You may want to focus your comments on the video since Tim and Matt do great work trying to give you some fantastic content. 🎣
@@mr.fatbasstard_--_🤭
@@mr.fatbasstard_--_ Thank you for your very kind follow up. Also I want to congratulate your son on his enormous catch! no matter the species caught, those big fish create high moments, in this passion of ours, to relive the rest of our lives! The Ugly Stik is my favorite rod OF ALL TIME! 👍🏿. I hope you both get to create those memories together as much as possible. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
Great presentation and tips.
nice vid, Tim! gotta say…1st time seen one hooked on split ring 😂. crazy. Happy New Year!
You and me both!
Thanks great tip about the trolling motor
Downtown Chattanooga my home town!
Yes!!! Great morning for a tactical Bassin vidya!!
Thank you!
Hot spots, good fish ; very nice vid Matt! Tanks !
*_"This is Tough, Its the Toughest situation in Bass fishing."_*
Spoken from the 🐐GOAT KVD🏆🏆🏆🏆
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Very good video. Thanks for sharing. Enjoyed it while eating breakfast. 😋
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
😂wow huge catfish! Nice day of fishing
Very good video.
Definitely appreciate the video. Thanks again guys!
Our pleasure!
Tennessee river system doesn’t have to must muddy water so far this year here at Kentucky River it pretty clear. Great video Tim 👍👍
Thanks 👍
Learned something new today - don’t ignore banks where boat traffic has created a mud line!
Thanks Tim, nice day! Maybe those missed bites were bait running into your rig.
Excellent
Tactical catfish is born!
Thanks for the video! Goes great with my morning coffee. Tried strolling after your last video, my wrist is killing me! No fish 😟but I'll give it another try when it's not 30 degrees.
Thank you Tim and Matt for all the information and entertainment! I enjoyed it very much!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Imma need a link for those shoes, Tim. 😂
😂😂
"Maybe im going to grab my plyers"
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(.......)
😂😂
"Maybe Not "
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I don't think you can try to bring in a fish any better than you did on that catfish. I thought you had a big ol bucket head on for a min....fun stuff
Tim, Fun to watch with good tips. Have you ever caught a bass with a lure after that lure has been slimmed up by a catfish??
I haven't. After many cast with the slime lure, I always change it and then start catching fish again. I always wondered if this was a real problem Or if it was actually just in my head and my confidence dropped.
Guy
I’ve caught some catfish in saltwater and never thought to change the lure. Never has stopped additional bites on the bait. Interesting thought though.
@@softballbryan Thanks for the info. I don't fish salt water anymore. I've never called a saltwater catfish either. Twenty other species of salt water fish. When using bait instead of a lure It may be completely different. I was referring to fresh water bass. Happy new year. Happy fishing
what if you have a totally blown out lake from the entrance all through to the dam. no mudline ?what do you recommend i skunked hard today for the first time in a while it suckkkked..!
That's a serious mudline! Never seen any that obvious before
I wanna see you guys do this on the ohio river.
Tactical catfishing 😄
What’s your favorite gear ratio for medium (5-7inch/1-3ounce) sized glide baits? Love the videos guys
7.1:1 works great!
Im literally abt go leave to go to the lake rn im making breakfast then im going 😂
Come to lake Hartwell
What kind of birds were in the closing scene?
Was it me, or did you get insane interference on Mega Live when you turned on the trolling motor at the 20:52 mark?
Yep I’ve got a new transducer here waiting to be installed. For whatever reason, I was on of the select few that got the interference after the last update. I was super bummed because I had my Mega Live DIALED. Their customer service took care of me though 👍
is that the glass 7'6 your throwing that mini rig on the glass or the regular 7'6 expride?? my imx pro UBR feels a little overkill for yalls mini a-rig and for the life of me i cant get my local fellas to get another 7'5 heavy zodias in. may have to add another expride to the box as it looked good when it was loaded up & stout enough to drive them single swimbait hooks home..
The 7’5” SLX H was a real surprise for a heavier rig
7'6" MH - Regular
Where is this looks like wats bar or fort Loudoun but can't tell if I'm imagining it or not
Nevermind lol I should of watched more before committing lol
Dang you horsed that thing on 10lb line!😂
That line is so strong! I have the hardest time trying to break it off after I get hung up sometimes.
How do you not lose those Hog Farmer A Rigs using such heavy wire hooks and a 20# leader? That is about a $40 rig, I lost three A Rigs last year using straight 30# braid 🤷🏼♂️
Turn your drag down a bit maybe?
We get them hung up sometimes too but get yourself a good heavy lure retriever. It will pay for itself the first time you get hung up. This is the one we use. bit.ly/3A8370q
I would have kept that catfish...that's a dinner...