Where Do Bass Go In Winter? (And How To Catch Them)

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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What we wear...
Sun Mask: bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: bit.ly/2vgTOst
Light Fishing Pants: bit.ly/2foDx10
Reaper Hoodie (Hoodie with Warm Face Cover built in): bit.ly/2yRURSd
Horizon Sweater (Water resistant, great for layering): bit.ly/2gTC1oB
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Equipment We Recommend...
Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: bit.ly/2vFQypW
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics: bit.ly/2Hazsej
Minn Kota Talons: bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Hot Foot Throttle Control: bit.ly/2ob4kgO
Loc-R-Bar Boat Security: bit.ly/2CMF1NP
Favorite Storage Box: bit.ly/2fvjcFB
Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/2tfxFvw
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Wire Cutters: bit.ly/2soB34k
Favorite life jacket: bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite sunglasses: bit.ly/2glE3eN
Hero7 Camera: bit.ly/2RsLpjB
ElectroSamson Scale: bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Frabill Net: bit.ly/2FNdnQr
Lure Retriever: bit.ly/2TLTJc6
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