7 Winter Bass Fishing Tips to Catch Stubborn Bass | How To | Bass Fishing

[@Outdoor_Jack]

I’ve never fished in the winter before I want to but I’ll probably use a crank bait or chatter bait or even a jig if it comes down to it

[@209brandonb]

It all depends what part of the country you are and what you call winter Florida winter and Minnesota winter are two different things I live in California and my water temp doesn’t get below 54 usually so I’m still using lipless crank baits square bills all the time all through winter so take that into account as well

[@Outdoor_Jack]

@@209brandonb ok thanks yeah I live in CT so it gets freezing up here of course I’ll fish in any weather but all the good bodies of water are frozen

[@levonnurse3684]

@@209brandonbit’s crazy reading this cause I’m from Florida born and raised but drive trucks and currently in Minnesota 😭fishing sucks

[@kentm7465]

I always catch fish burning Crankbaits in the winter. Also on the Alabama rig.

[@ejzabojnik834]

Crank baits, chatter baits and the Alabama rig are all moving baits that will catch winter fish. I quit watching the video right after tip #1.

[@christophermuniz1544]

Fundamentally, this is a good video. Those of you catching on cranks in winter, would you happen to be fishing heated reservoirs?

[@leeyarbrough9636]

This guy is really good an makes you think back on fishing 101 basic fishing simple an he makes its easy for you to try simple tactics good piece. Winter time in the south Alabama pickwick lake they about to get tough to catch 55 water temp we been using these lures. Nice video.

[@bassresource]

Hi Lee Yarbrough. Thanks for the feedback and support. I look forward to hearing more from you.

[@vernervanschalkwyk2280]

Glenn, i just caught a nice 2.2kg bass last weekend in cold South Africa on a 5 inch senko greenpumpkin with red flake i a private farm dam. Was windy, i casted with the wind a deep. Retrieve was very slow as was the fishing but really worth it. Thanks again for a very informative channel. Tight lines.

[@bassresource]

That's fantastic Verner van Schalkwyk! Congratulations. Thanks for watching.

[@kellymoore4517]

Had to watch this one twice after I saw it I had my young fishing partner son view it because if you keep these 7 in mind you can and will catch fish in these tougher winter months.

[@bassresource]

Awesome. Thanks for the feedback Kelly Moore!

[@mitchlane92]

I like the way you talk fish man. Your voice says helpful things. I'll get a coat and hit the water

[@bassresource]

Great! Let me know how you do!

[@DrGargani]

a good video and well explained, but he left out the most important question and tip: Fishing WHERE, yes, where: fishing "winter" down south is not the same as fishing "winter" up north....once you get the main geographic distinction out of the way, the next question is where WITHIN the where: namely what type of body of water are you fishing within the area you are fishing: there is a tremendous difference between a small body of water and a 1000s of acre impoundment, and of course, a man made lake versus an impoundment for that matter.....Then once you have gotten those two "wheres" out of the question, the next "where" is where ON THE WATER YOU HAVE CHOSEN....as this is the most critical......once you have gotten all three of those wheres settled, you can now proceed with the rest of his advice.

[@scottlouis7785]

I`ve often thought that slow would be better when water is cold, thanks

[@stpbasss3773]

Crankbaits are awesome in the winter

[@bassresource]

Yes, absolutely Pancouver venguins! Thanks for watching!

[@ishDelaish]

Tip 1 already out the window. I’m going cranking

[@ejzabojnik834]

I agree. After he eliminated spinner baits and crank baits I stopped watching the video.

[@cloughinator7973]

Bruh you said this 1 year ago, and I laughed my ass off xD

[@shanesfishingadventures3983]

@@ejzabojnik834 you commented after you left? Yeh

[@highkey_steeze]

@@cloughinator7973 I’m a year behind YOU and I’m in tears at the OG comment 🤣🤣🤣

[@djtime45]

I’m subscribing I was saying this to myself the whole time but you made it digestible agreed 💯

[@bassresource]

King Trawler, glad I can help. Thanks for subscribing as well.

[@thisolesignguy2733]

Thanks a ton for the video! Thanks to this, I was able to find your channel and subscribe. This video reminded of the old Hank Parker videos...man I miss watching Hank Parker, Bill Dance, Babe Winkelman, The Bassmasters, and all the fishing shows that I used to get up early on Sunday mornings and watch with my Grandpa.

[@bassresource]

This Ole Sign Guy, glad I can help. Thanks for subscribing as well.

[@malcolmzoll7613]

Great tips, I like the way you give tips and all your information easy to follow you and understanding what your talking about 👍

[@bassresource]

Thanks for the support, Malcolm Zoll, and thanks for watching!

[@Bluefishfly]

I went out today and used a 6” one ounce spoon and I let it flutter to the bottom then I would hop it a little. I had a fish go after it as I was swimming it back to the shore about 20’ from the bank. I was shocked. Fishing in Ohio. Thanks for the tips @Glenn May.

[@bassresource]

That is awesome!

[@geneborowsky3031]

Thanks for the information and I'm going to put good use appreciate it

[@bassresource]

Glad to help, Gene Borowsky. Let me know how it works out as I would love to see the results.

[@bradsillasen1972]

Very helpful for developing my understanding. Obviously some geographic considerations to take into account. Maybe water temp is the overall guide, rather than region or season?

[@bassresource]

Water temp is a good starting point.

[@MariahHernandez15]

Thanks ma; this helps a lot because im going fishing december 31 with my dad and cousin at the morning

[@bassresource]

Have fun!

[@its_not_me999]

👍 Great tips, except #5. As a bank angler I don't get to use electronics! I'm hoping Santa will bring me a new boat but it may not fit down the chimney 😉

[@bassresource]

Thanks for watching Richard Doxtater!

[@greyhunter9287]

Thanks Glen, that was helpful!

[@bassresource]

Greyhunter, glad I can help. Thanks for subscribing as well.

[@ManyLegions88]

I appreciate these videos they help a lot!!!

[@bassresource]

@SonsOvPerdition666, glad I can help. Thanks for subscribing as well.

[@jeffreywise9518]

thanks Glen

[@johnstrand2247]

Great tips! And don't forget your long johns.

[@55Dag]

Do not put away the spinnerbaits and crankbaits!

[@brockculp5639]

You need wind wind wind

[@stantheman105443]

I already knew everything he said but..... every now and then you need to hear it again.... indeed he is correct in everything he said... the most important thing he mentioned was dressing in layers....its better to be overdressed than underdressed...trust me I know....I experienced this at lake don pedro... 39° and add the fact of doing 70+ mph.....brrrrr

[@bassresource]

You got that right! Thanks for watching, stantheman105443!

[@fishinnewengland4807]

I hear that! Up north were in the teens out on the water... dressing warm is essential

[@johnkruse5403]

Great stuff, Glenn! Thanks for sharing!

[@bassresource]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Showmethefish]

Great honestly tips

[@Therealnatureboy666]

I definitely caught fish on the spinner bait in February.🤷🏾‍♂️

[@xaixiong20111]

It's prob because there isn't much bait fish there and the fish react to it

[@Therealnatureboy666]

True. I work it real slow on my retrieves and give it bump throughout the way.😬

[@pauldyeager8343]

Good tips but I was also told that lipless crankbaits are good baits to

[@robertrickerson994]

Any advice on bank fishing in winter? Baits, locations, etc..?

[@klh102240]

Great 👍🏾 thanks 👈🏽

[@bassresource]

No problem 👍

[@jimmin9802]

Good info thanks.

[@joshbennett2762]

Must be I’m fishing a different breed because a crank bait catches about 50 percent of my fish in the winter and is always tied on sitting on my boat deck. Cranks are a reaction not a fish looking for food so if they are not feeding a crank will often catch a lot of bad just look for one with a tight action

[@taylormoore4991]

Great info. Thank you!

[@bassresource]

You bet!

[@phantomf4747]

Any tips on ponds? New sub and have a spot I go to, to try and work on new lures I buy.

[@bassresource]

All of these tips and techniques work on ponds too. But if you're looking for specific bank-fishing tips, then check out kzbin.info/aero/PLP-6a_AVM1wbgGcHJdeRWqmtVyOKlSVwI

[@irenea7454]

Lure em in!!!😁😊😎

[@keandrejones7040]

Welp I’m waiting to spring

[@markphilippsjr]

#2. Valuable... Great video. Helps

[@bassresource]

Glad you liked it Mark Philipps!

[@zanderhibbets]

Can you just slowly retrieve a crankbait in the winter time?

[@bassresource]

Yes, that can and does work at times, especially after a warming period.

[@davidnewcomb2431]

This fella must have never fished lake Lanier.....cranking is king in the winter

[@matruthn.m.bassin]

Tuning in💪😎👍

[@victorsimonsen921]

great tips

[@bassresource]

Glad you liked it victor simonsen!

[@kurtwstson7886]

Just caught 3.5lb smallmouth in 11ft of water pulling cranks

[@bassresource]

Yep, not all bass are "deep". kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3zLhnqZhtFjqpo

[@reynatrevino1303]

What about ponds can you find some during the winter time is it the same like Rivers when it warms up a few degrees more than the rest of the days to fish shallower areas

[@bassresource]

Yes, the same principles apply.

[@aaronward5265]

Great info. You got a new sub👍

[@bassresource]

Aaron Ward, glad I can help. Thanks for subscribing as well.

[@thefunhousekids4383]

Can you catch fish in winter

[@jordanspalding6446]

Good info but I don’t agree completely with this. Reaction baits can still be a big player in colder months. Bass are wired like a cat. They will lunge out at anything that startles them quickly. Regardless how cold they are... especially on a warming trend. But bottom contact baits are more common.

[@andrewreyesorozco2010]

I agree , any structure a big bass is going to be territorial and claim it so they will strike hungry or not

[@gfour20]

Great info. Do you use a heater in the boat? I have heard of guys doing that.

[@bassresource]

I personally do not. I've been in my buddy's boat who does, but frankly, I about caught my Simm's suit on fire because I couldn't feel the heat! That suit is super-insulated so much that I just can't feel outside temps.

[@gfour20]

@@bassresource I am going to look into the Simm's suit. Is there a certain suit from Simms that you recommend/prefer that keeps you warm yet not to bulky to day comfortably? Thanks for the info.

[@jrmora6443]

Is catching fish possible off the shore in winter months ?? Or are they only in deeper parts

[@bassresource]

I know a lot of people think, "Well, it's winter time. We gotta go deep." That's not true. You don't necessarily have to be out there probing offshore rock piles and different things like that, though I'm not discouraging that. I'm just saying that you do not necessarily have to do that. There are some shallow fish that I feel like are a little bit more accessible, whether you're using a jerkbait or a crankbait or a jig. So yes, you can catch them from the shore if the conditions are right.

[@jrmora6443]

Thank you sir

[@davidbennett4946]

Fish come in closer to shore during winter to get in coves trees in water etc. There are fish in deep water too but bank fishing is really good in colder months. Especially when you find drop offs and where they are located you will have success

[@joeyd1841]

Would fishing a senko wacky style work?

[@bassresource]

Generally no, mainly because it's hard to fish it in deep water and still have it work properly.

[@williamchoate641]

Great tips...slow, slow, slow...I need to remember that..thanks

[@bassresource]

You're welcome william choate! Thanks for watching.

[@darryladams519]

Ha!!! Told my son we should try suspending jerk baits.

[@bassresource]

See? Father DOES know best! LOL

[@Abomination69.]

On Dec 24th my friend caught a pretty nice sized large on a frog.. I told him it wasn’t gonna work and he proved me wrong😂

[@bassresource]

That's awesome!

[@octaviofuentes7781]

agree with

[@SMF89]

Pause for 3-5 minutes?

[@Im118ish]

Lol yeah that one doesn't fly for me either...1 minute tops(probably cause I'm screwing around with my phone or whatever)😝

[@0013619511]

Think about falling in with all those clothes on not good. No life jacket on, how going to get back in the boat? I wear a dog leash snap to my belt loop so if I fall in I can get back in the boat , I never take my mustang life jacket off .

[@trextrextrex]

He has some stuff right and some he is totally off base about

[@richardduck6892]

too much talking, show more fishing

[@dossmalone6120]

I used to think the bass only bit during spawning season we used to have a boat dock at our local Lake that would be loaded with bass during the summer months you could drop in a bobber and have the time of your life all day the second that water got cold your bobber just sat there no action just disappointment🤣🤣🤣 the cold water has to do something with the feeding cuz I've dropped worms right in front of a bass's face and they just swam away😡😡😡🤣🤣🤣lol