If you live in many parts of the country, you’re just starting to come to terms with the fact that another fishing season has all but passed. Although fall fishing has graciously lingered, the last leaves are finally starting to trickle off their branches. If you haven’t made your last cast yet, it can’t be far away. It’s a painful …
Best Wintertime Lures For Florida Bass Fishing
Bass anglers should consider two key factors when picking out lures for wintertime fishing in Florida. Gainesville, Fla., touring pro Bernie Schultz suggests visiting anglers should take along lures that work well in shallow water and aquatic vegetation. They should also choose lures that can be used effectively around docks and cypress trees. Schultz lists the following lures as his …
How To Catch Winter Bass By Fishing Vertical Cover
If you are lucky enough to still have soft water nearby, then you know winter fishing can be tough. However, you can bet that there are still fish to be caught! When the water drops into the 40s, try fishing vertical cover such as rocky bluff walls and manmade seawalls.
Transitioning to Pre-Spawn Bass Fishing – Locating and Catching Big Bass
From my experience guiding this winter and into the pre-spawn bass fishing period on Sam Rayburn Reservoir, in East Texas, I was able to repeatedly observe the ways in which bass transitioned back and forth from deep water to key, shallower holding areas in preparation for the spawn. Locating and catching big bass as they transition back and forth follows …