Where Do Bass Go In Winter? (And How To Catch Them)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ส.ค. 2024
- Are you struggling to catch fish this Winter? Did your bass disappear? Winter bass fishing doesn't have to be tough! Matt explains where the bass are hiding in ponds, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs in this in-depth video. If you're tired of struggling for a bite let Matt show you where to look!
Its time to stop struggling and start catching! Knowing where to look is half the battle. Once you apply these tips and find the fish, the fun is ready to start. Taking it a step further, Matt offers his favorite baits for each style of fishery. Whether you're throwing a ned rig on the deep end of a pond, fishing a football jig through deep rock on a highland reservoir, or cranking on a natural lake, your Winter fishing is about to be a lot more fun!
Below you'll find a breakdown of the equipment Matt was using in the video (depth finder and mapping software) along with the baits he recommended for each style of fishery. Its time to break out of the Winter rut and catch some fish!
Mapping Software- Lakemaster Plus Digital Charts: bit.ly/2Dk5Erc
Depth Finder- Humminbird Solix 12: bit.ly/2AE2YDB
Pond Baits
Ned...
Ned Worm- Z Man Finesse TRD: bit.ly/2hs4RtR
(Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Goby, Meat Dog)
Ned Head- Swagger Tungsten Flanders Head 1/6 oz: bit.ly/2KcIB6M
Jerkbait...
Shallow- Lucky Craft Flash Pointer 100: bit.ly/2aHz588
(Ghost Minnow, American Shad, Chartreuse Shad)
Mid-Range- Jackall Rerange 110: bit.ly/2ge0qED
(Ghost Wakasagi, Blue Pearl Shad, Holo Minnow)
Deep- Megabass Vision 110+1: bit.ly/2iGYOCX
(Sexy French Pearl, Gill, Deadly Black Shad)
River Baits
Jig...
-Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig 5/8 oz: bit.ly/2amL3of
(Brown Craw, Hematoma, Go To)
-Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub Trailer: bit.ly/2db9w1p
(Green Pump Purp Copper, Black and Blue, Cinnamon Purple)
Jerkbait...
Shallow- Megabass Vision 110:
(GP Pro Blue, Ito Clear Laker, M TNG)
Deep- Megabass Vision 110+1: bit.ly/2iGYOCX
(Sexy French Pearl, French Pearl OB, Deadly Black Shad)
Reservoir Baits
Blade Bait...
-Damiki Vault 1/2 oz: bit.ly/2rnO7e2
(Holo Ayu, Spot Black, Black Holo)
-Silver Buddy 1/2 oz: bit.ly/2AcTelj
(Stainless Steel, Gold)
Jig...
-Dirty Jigs Finesse Football 1/2 oz: bit.ly/2d2apsm
(Brown Craw, Canterbury Craw, Go To, Supermat Brown)
-Big Bite Baits 5" Double Tail Trailer: bit.ly/2qS1YtE
(Tilapia, Green Pumpkin)
-Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub Trailer: bit.ly/2db9w1p
(Green Pump Purp Copper, Cinnamon Purple)
Natural Lake Baits
Cold Water Crankbait...
-River2Sea TacticalBassin DD 75: bit.ly/37dclbX
(Baits must be backordered due to demand)
Alternative- Megabass Deep Six: bit.ly/2A3clKP
(Megabass Sexy Shad, Kisyu Ayu, M Threadfin Shad, Ito Wakasagi)
Jig...
-Dirty Jigs Finesse Football 1/2 oz: bit.ly/2d2apsm
(Brown Craw, Canterbury Craw, Go To, Supermat Brown)
-Big Bite Baits 5" Double Tail Trailer: bit.ly/2qS1YtE
(Tilapia, Green Pumpkin)
Spoon...
Blade Runner 1 3/4 oz: bit.ly/2aKVLlG
(Morning Dawn, Electric Chicken, UV Black Shad)
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🏆🏆 Matt this is such an INCREDIBLE breakdown for everyone's situation,who agrees??? Thank you 👊👊👍💰💲
These 2 guys from tact bass are the best teachers on Utube . Richard Gene the fishing machine gives me that fishing fever and almost childhood like fishing feeling . between the both a very good combination .
@@lrhcconrad2230 Amen brother,I 100% agree,Happy Holidays ❤️🙏👊
Dude I totally agree. I watched a post spawn video like this and went and tried those areas and spayed them.
Props to you guys for including us pond hoppers in your videos! Best content on you tube hands down, thank you
Matt I appreciate that you addressed the different types of water in this video. This made the information higher impact for me. Thanks
A new winter pattern I’ve just heard from a successful tournament fisherman in a deep/clear lake in Oklahoma.
He fished stumps 6ft or less with a 1oz jig and strokes it. The idea is that some big bass will be there; and he knows they’ll be against the stump; and he can get them to react with a super heavy jig on the fall or snapping it back up. One cast per stump and he just hits as many stumps as he can in a day. Interesting pattern and technique.
IDK why y'all don't have 1mill Subs ...UNDERATED 💯👊 🎣🔥 🏆
I agree meanwhile clowns that don't teach a thing doing Barbi doll rod challenges have a million subs...makes no sense
When I want entertainment I go to other channels but when I want to learn things I come here. I find tb videos extremely entertaining also
I have always thought that, easily 1m
FACTS!
Exactly....
Matt blows 😮 my mind how much knowledge he has on bass fishing 🎣 Rob Long Island Bass Anglers NY
Awesome video! Been fishing my whole life (I'm 33 so about 30 years now) and my dad taught me most of what you said in this video and it never really made sence....it does now. Thank you.
NOT even kidding. These are straight up, MASTER classes. I can’t believe this is free. You’re FAR too kind Matt.
Thank you Matt for (possibly?) taking my suggestion in the last video to heart to include us pond junkies!
Folsom Lake this time of year is absolutely a soul drainer for me. I'm gonna take all this to the lake Sunday. Thanks Matt!
Tactical Bassin' is no doubt one of the best channels for bass. So informative. Numerous times, I have gone out fishing and applied what I've learned from these guys and have had much better success. No surprise tho, these guys know their stuff and I'm super thankful for their willingness to share what they know.
I’ve got three ponds in my neighborhood that have three types of fish. The smallest had nice Bass of all sizes. The 2nd has smaller Bass and way to many carp. The third and biggest and deepest pond has Bass, Very large catfish, and crappie. All have been tough lately. Now I know where to go on each pond with this video info. Come on weekend!!
I’m convinced the fish at my lake snuck out during the night and went south for the winter.
🤣😂🤦♂️
Yeah. They grow wings and fly away😉
@@patrickfries6267 I feel you bro. It's been tuff out there. I was on the lake yesterday for about 5 hours only caught a 4 pounder
Hahaahh def
one of two great instructors that I watch.
I’d love more seasonal break downs on ponds and small lakes!
Tactical Bassin, I just want to take my time to say thank you for making this breakdown for so many other scenarios and not just having a boat on a lake. Really helps out those from the shore or on a rivee
I swear Matt is a walking encyclopedia of fishing. It just don't get no better than this, Thanks Matt.
Just wanted to say that i appreciate the time and work you guys put into helping others become better fishermen.
I will never get tired of your channel 👍🏻😎
My home lake is like a wasteland this time of year. Water gets down to mid 40s and I’ve never had any luck! Only walleye/ whites. Gonna try out some of these tips this weekend. Plus I ordered a couple of yalls $500 dollar combos I need to try out! Thanks for the videos!
I know pond guys really appreciate you considering them in your content, because I used to be one haha I’ve watched and followed y’all for a long time now and you’ve help me build so much confidence in myself fishing and now I’m climbing the ranks as a tournament angler. Big thanks to y’all!
Matt,
Every time I hear Tim and you speak on finding and pattering fish I learn allot. I have used the great information that I receive from y'all content to become a better angler, it's always greatly appreciated.
You guys flat out instill confidence. My fishing has improved massively especially in winter. You guys should be extremely proud of what you have given to the fishing community. 👍
I think I have watched almost every single video you guys post, this year I caught my lake pb of 7.7 in Ohio thanks to you guys! absolutely love your videos! My only wish is you guys would put water temps in reference to a lot of the stuff you do! Thanks for all the advice and help!
Great breakdown Matt. This is my favorite time of year and I’ve got the bass all to myself. 👍
Matt, excellent and exciting info! I am one of those third scenario guys and as a first year freshwater angler, the information you and Tim have provided this year has been priceless! Some people I have fished with this year tell me it’s as if I’ve been fishing for years already and I owe much of that to you guys... simply the best info! Thank you, please keep it coming!
Please do more pond and river videos! That was so helpful for me
You opened my eyes. I will now probably have my best winter fishing success. Thanks to you and your great explanation and presentation. Very well done.
These videos help so much! when it comes to spring and summer can you do the same video with the same criteria (ponds, rivers...)
Awesome tips! I plan on using them to catch a giant.
Fish whisperer. Great detail ,ty for taking time to teach .
This is an awesome and informative video. I’ve watched this video this winter and last winter. I’ll probably watch it next winter too.
Keep making videos! They have helped me a lot
Favorite times to fish! You hit the nail on the head... No one is out there and my fish are biggest this year. I have no issues catching bass in the winter.
Great video! Learned a lot.
Good guys and great bass fisherman!! I use this for ice fishing an I slammed them up here in North Dakota it makes sense now
So just to add to the pond location for bass...I think it’s important to understand the “why” of where these fish are. It was explained to me like this, bass usually want to be in the warmest water that’s comfortable for them, so in the summer, they’ll be up shallow because the water is a little warmer due to ambient and IR temp (from the sun), but in the winter, the deeper water is usually warmer because it’s not as susceptible to temp changes due to outside conditions.
Comon Matt!! Winter time fishing and your in Flip flops!! Lol so jealous
Cody Phillips lol That is how Matt rolls.! :-)
An absolute plethora of information thanks Matt! Love ur videos and passion! ⚡👌
Thank you for the tips it’s been driving me crazy not catching anything
Im usually stuck this time of year as my "home water" is technically a river but it typically has such a slow flow that it fishes more like a wind blown pond. The biggest issue is that the best cover is across the river beyond casting range and shore access from that side is private property. Luckily I recently started throwing the S-waver and Im starting to get followed back to the bank.
Thank you for such a well explained and thought out video
I recall that right before this video I commented to do a little bit on bassing in tidal rivers in winter. Thanks a bunch! I knew they went to the "oxbows" and deep creeks/arms but never knew they would stay on the main river. Thanks a bunch.
Thanks Matt! Need all the help I can get in these cold water ponds.
One of the best and most informative videos I have ever watched. I live in Stockton and love the catfish at clear lake. I'm looking seriously at a kayak to do some bass fishing there. I have a midsize 20' Bayliner so bass fishing is really tough in it.
Thanks so much. I may even go tomorrow!
Great video Matt . So much help. The mention of the river will help me allot
Hey Matt, this is great, this happened to us this weekend on the Cumberland River in Kentucky below Wolfcreek dam. The fish we caught we’re definitely not in the current but on the sides in very deep pools that we were trying to catch trout and we ended up catching our biggest smallmouth ever! That also goes for the walleye we caught!
Dude I have had a blast pond fishing with a ned rig
Hello these are really helping me catch bass
great stuff! we fish sharp rocked, sparse cover canyon lakes here in Arizona. great tips
Winter time is the best time of year to fish
Such a helpful video. Thank you so much. Gonna hit a nearby pond, watching this gives me some faith. Tight lines guys.
Great breakdown for fishing different styles of water! Here in Florida on the St. John’s River is a little different though. Down here in the river, all year round whether it’s summer winter spring or fall, it’s always the same bite. Down here all year long is either a drop shot, a one knocker rattle trap, or a Carolina rig. All year long those styles will produce and the structure is a bit different from up where y’all are. It’s all shell bar fishing in the current. Getting down and throwing the back sides of the channel or on the step edges of points. All year long here that will produce and you will still catch giant bags of fish. The average bag to come off of a shell bar year round is a 20-25 pound bag!
Great vid guys! Thank you for the details
Would be great to see you guys implementing these techniques as you are talking about them!👍
Matt I needed this Video more than you know! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!! Could you do a beginner sonar ( fish finder) do I need $1000 electronic to find the cover and contour lines I’m lost when it comes to them?!?!
Get a Garmin Striker 4 Portable fishfinder I have a video of it on my channel and a link in the description for a super awesome deal on Amazon 👍 ... seriously.
ReelKillerFishn I’m really wanting the 7sv
Have y’all ever thought about creating a where and what to fish flow chart? Either an app or and actual chart guys can keep in their boats.
It’s called fishbrain
Thanks so much for info. Hope I can use it to catch some winter fish. Been a tough one. Not giving up though!
Another great video as always Matt and I have several ones that you have done when it is really cold out, and what really amuses me is that you are wearing flip flops, even though you are all bundled up.
You had me at "there's no one out here"
All thumbs up Matt. 👍👍👍
I found that this time of year in the pond I fish which is stocked with rainbow trout the Huddleston works. Or so it has so far this year.
same
Good tip.
Awesome video Matt.... so much helpful information...
such an extremely helpful video love watching you guys keep slaying them big bass for us!!!
Matt, I live walking distance to 150 acre lake, fed by a creek with a 300 yard dam. I’m in Raleigh NC but from the bank I can’t reach the deepest water ( 30’ deep ). No boats allowed in winter,and it’s a beautiful jonboat, kayak lake when they allow the small boats APRIL-October
Thanks Matt. I kinda felt like an asshole last time I commented but you guys always hear us out and that's why we love you guys! Keep up the good work fellas.
Thank you for your extensive information !!!
Very helpful !!!!
Amazing detail and such a help to fishing any type of body of water. Thank you!
Been very helpful
Thank you for the advise on river
I think the rivers get ignored a lot in theses videos, I’m in the middle of Alabama and usually fish the mulberry fork & locust fork of the black warrior and it is usually tough for me. I may get a random bite but nothing consistent.
6inch Trash Fish has been working well for me in ponds so far.
Exceptional video! TY
I live around Lanier on the north end where the chatahoochee runs in. And apparently they’ve went into ditches and I’ve been struggling to find them. So I’m gonna try the bluffs.
You are an absolute god. Thanks Matt!
Man thank you. You are the man.
Thanks, I will take these tips to the Potomac River
awesome video matt
Amazing information as always! I needed this 👊
Thanks Matt. Great as usual.
Good to watch. I didn't catch nothing not even any bites sadly 😕 😪
Love these type of videos. Very informative!
Having the lake to yourself is defently #1 reason to fish cold weather
Great video!
A lot of info, I’ll be going to work trying to break it down this winter for sure!
Thank you so much for the lesson. 👍🏽😀
Gonna use as much of this I can for ice fishing
Awesome tips!! Thanks guys!!
Another awesome video brother! Thanks as always for your knowledge and time! Keep grinding and slaying them pigs and having that #BIGBASSENERGY 👍👊🔥
Great info! Thanks, Matt!
I need one of those tactical hoodies... 🔥🔥
Awesome info , love to see some central Florida winter tips . Unfortunately not a lot of rock structures or radical depth difference in the Kissimmee chain.
mikeybalzz has covered a bunch on Florida fishing. I don't know where he is exactly, but maybe you could apply some things you see him do.
awesome breakdown! Thank you.
Thanks for the infor
Amazing breakdown and still in flip flops lol
Awesome content! Thanks for this Gem👌🏼
Also the river I fish is tough to cast because there's a rail. Tough to set hook an tough to cast
Maybe you guys can go over how to read the depth finder in real detail seems to be very important in the colder months to be able to find your fish and find out how the depth finder and what angles it shoots under the boat so you can really detect where your fish are when you are in the boat. I seem to have a little problem with that myself. Of course my depth finder is just your basic it's not a Upperline type but maybe you can kind of cover the basic depth finder and the better depth finder
A lot of good info you have there sir!
There is a fifth senecio, and that is cooling lakes for powerhouses. The water stays in the 50-60 degrees all winter.
That falls into the Fall and Spring category, those lakes simply do not experience a true Winter.
TY!
Great video, would help to see on electronics how to best find structure in these deep holes.
ive been there fishing ponds and wouldnt find them where they were all summer im about to go sunday to find the ones laying in the mud in the deepest point . got 3 jerk bait set ups 2 soft including the double fluke rig and 3 jig set ups finness to big . 1 gantrel jackle jr 1 way or another i will find them thank you