Cold Water Bass

Fishing for bass in cold water can be very frustrating and slow. First of all, when it’s very early in the season. Don’t expect to catch as many fish as easily as you would in the summer, they are very lethargic and slow. Which is why fishing a slow presentation, or a reaction bait (lipless crank or chatterbait) is the most effective. Some slow presentations like a ned rig, jerkbait, sometimes chatterbait, or just an ordinary jig worked very slow is a GREAT way to fish. Ned rigs and jigs are primarily bottom baits, meaning they target a bite from bottom dwelling bass. They can be fished almost anywhere you can find bass in the cold season, meaning drop offs, thin weed lines, or just points. This said, it‘s always good to have these ready to go and already tied on, just because how readily they can be used. Now, onto hard baits and moving baits. I find myself not throwing a crankbait (with lip) in cold until the water warms up to around 48 degrees, just because I get a lot more strikes fishing a jerkbait or chatterbait slower. But a lipless crank is always a great idea to use in cold water for depths ranging from 5ft to 14ish. Also, slow rolling a chatterbait (1/4-3/8 oz. for now) over structure like rocks or points is always strong, along with a natural/calm color jerkbait like perch, green, white, or purple is very enticing. That’s it, if you add these tips to your early season technique. You should be catching fish. Good luck and tight lines.

DC vs traditional baitcasters

To start off, DC stands for digital control, this means that the reel is computer-controlled when it you cast. Which results in less backlashes and further casting. Also, besids just the average price point for each of these types of reels, they have their own spots in the fishing world. For example, it would most likely be a

good idea to invest in a DC reel if you are going to use it to cast finicky baits, like plastics or other lighter lures. However, they are very good for open water fishing like crankbaits and jerkbaits, because it allows you to approach downwind if need be. Also, they’re extremely simple to use and require a VERY little amount of thumbing, if any at all. Although, it‘s not a necessary need for using lures like jigs, spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, or other heavy and “easy-to-cast” lures. The traditional style is very good for these types, and are much easier to work on or clean. Probably a little more reliable in the long run too. I don’t at all recommend spending the extra money on a DC setup if it’s not needed, unless you already plan on spending a decent amount of money. Then you can choose between the 2 styles for yourself.

Superbassholes Online Fishing Tournament...

I was approached by Kevin Wilson of the Northwest Bassholes about 3 years ago for an order of 12 custom painted lures for his prize boxes for his online fishing tournament. We got talking and painting and Kevin kept placing orders throughout the year for his tourny prizes and continued to do so each year since. I wanted to build something like this but thought man this would be pretty hard to do. Then Kevin asked me to join him in this venture and I could not resist! I started working through my Facebook group and Website to build up this tournament And get as many lures painted as I could for the prize boxes.

Kevin supports small businesses and uses various artists and lure creators to fill the prize boxes with custom painted lures, hand poured custom soft plastics, hand tied flys, hand made spinner baits, jigs and the list goes on. He looks for people with a true passion for fishing and creating custom lures as a life style and helps spread their businesses to all of you anglers out there. He is a great dude.

I am looking forward to many years to come and seeing these tournaments grow. Swing on over to www.superbassholestournament.com for all the details on how to join this FREE annual fishing tournament. Yes I said FREE. Kevin built this to bring anglers together and give back to help others. Kevin has invested a ton of time and money into these tournaments and spared no expense to bring our fishing groups and anglers all together to grow our loving sport and life style. I am honored that he asked me to be a part of this!

Join today and be a better angler tomorrow!

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