tinmanbass : Fishing Forum Posts

Hey Derek,

Find harder bottom areas, similar to what Smallmouth would use... If you have mapping, look for steeper contour lines (closer together) and look for bait (eyes and sonar). If you find these areas, you’ll find some bass, especially in summer and winter. Don’t forget to adjust your location based upon the general seasonal pattern, as the fish will use flatter areas around these steeper breaks adjacent to grass (spring, fall, and during transitional periods). Once you find the location, work through some baits and presentations to see what’s most efficient, and fine-tune from there. You’ll do more than fine????????

Peace

Hey Rich,

The fish don’t necessarily reset; however, they’ll respond to any given environment accordingly. They will move but not far, and most times it’s more of a vertical movement once they settle-in to wintering areas. Look for the biggest flats on the lake with adjacent, sharp dropping breaks. Grass or some other form of cover will certainly make it even more attractive. Also, if these areas have bait, the fish will be there. The most efficient traditional lures will be hard jerkbaits, blade baits, and jigs. If I see bait and fish on my electronics but I’m not getting bit, a finesse jig or hair jig will almost always fill-out a limit. It can be a grind, so plan your day accordingly.

Peace