Winter Bass Techniques

Here's some techniques to use for catching those sluggish winter bass for the serious fisherman whose willing to brave the weather.

• Use a flat-sided crankbait (with or without lip) that has a tight wobble and can reach deep depths. Bass are mostly going to be deep right now where the baitfish are hanging out.
  
• Fish submerged creek beds or old roads, fishing at the drop-offs on the edges.
• Try using soft plastic worms that will stand upright with a proper weight at the head, and let that bait fall to the deep parts of the lake. Let it sit there for a few seconds and then bounce and drag it towards you. The bite will most likely come on the pauses. Zoom Flukes with a jig-head also work well for this.
• If the water's cloudy or dirty from rain, use a dark colored large jig. The dark color will create a better silhouette and will actually be more visible than yellows or other bright colors.