Why Anglers Fail To Catch Bass In The Winter - Common Winter Fishing Mistakes That Cost You Bass

[@computerguy1724]

I set the hook the other day and fell out of the boat. 57-degree water. I was in my partner's boat with no extra clothes. ALWAYS bring extra clothing in the colder months.

[@BassFishingDeclassified]

That is a great comment! This is overlooked for sure. Very scary. Sounds like everything turned out ok?

[@computerguy1724]

@@BassFishingDeclassified I'm still breathing, lol. Partner tried to pull me up into the boat but there was no way with all the clothes I had on. He literally dragged me 200' to the shoreline.

[@mikegardiner3934]

that is crazy computer guy!! i’m sure it’s something that you guys will look back on and laugh about over the years. Lol glad you are OK regardless. I had a friend in high school many years ago do the same thing, but it was in the summer, so it wasn’t too bad.

[@computerguy1724]

@@mikegardiner3934 LOL, we actually named the area "Ass Over Head" cove!! Bwahhaaaa. I definitely would have preferred this had happened in August. HA

[@mikegardiner3934]

@@computerguy1724 😂😂

[@douglasspickler4925]

Make sure you have strong well maintained boat batteries. Important in the winter because you might be the only boat on the water. I got stranded one time on a windy day. Trolling motor batteries were weak and would not start the engine after the cranking battery died. I finally got lucky and got ahold of a tow boat. Expensive $600. If not for that I would have spent a cold night on the water.

[@BassFishingDeclassified]

Good tip for sure! That is a costly tow….

[@davidgerdes1815]

Striker wool fingerless gloves are money!

[@BassFishingDeclassified]

Thanks for sharing. I will go check them out - Jimi

[@paulstuartwilson485]

I wear thermals, Carhartt bibs, double socks, wool watch cap (beanie), neck sock that covers my face, and gloves. And, yes, a towel and dry clothes in a plastic bag in the storage compartment. Always use the killswitch lanyard and have a boarding ladder easily accessible from the edge of the boat. 👍🇺🇸

[@BassFishingDeclassified]

All good stuff! I forgot the other day on attaching the killswitch to my life jacket out on Ouachita …Jimi

[@Fishboy68]

Thank you guys ! Randy i would love to know your thoughts on adding a rear feathered treble on a jerkbait?

[@maxcole3930]

Temperature hot or cold is relative, what someone down south considers cold is comfortable to a northerner. I'm originally from up north& moved to southern SC 2 years ago. This is my second winter fishing down here & it is very comfortable fishing winter in the kayak here. How comfortable or miserable we are is mostly in our minds anyways. Winter & dead heat of summer I basically have everywhere I go to myself & love it. I'm in need of new rain gear, I had cheap set up that's well past needing to be replaced. But Im looking for something that will actually keep me dry& that I can stow away in limited space of my kayak. Any suggestions anyone??

[@TheFishingCoach]

Yeah I agree with you on the cold/hot. I can fish in 32 degree temps but it does feel different to me then you 🤣. I enjoy fishing during those temps because there are not many people on the lake. Same for when the weather is 100 outside! For rain gear the Aftco Barricade. I had the Bass Pro 100 MPH Goretex Suit for 14 years before that.

[@kyleayscue733]

As for warm weather rain gear I really like Frog Toggs . Lightweight breathable and stores easy. Hope this helps.

[@williamknight5142]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@BassFishingDeclassified]

Thanks William!

[@jamesbarron1202]

When I take off my cloths when I’m fishing it scares the fish off 😢

[@BassFishingDeclassified]

🤣🤣 - Jimi