Deep Winter Bass Fishing | How to Find and Catch

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During the coldest months of the winter, bass in highland reservoirs congregate in deep water, where they chase shad and other baitfish. Given the monstrous area these fish can cover this time of year, hunting them down can be challenging. Elite Series pro Cody Huff shows how he uses modern technology and a simple Damiki rig to target these fish over extreme depths.

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WHERE TO FIND
It’s well known that bass go deep when water temperatures drop. But where is the best place to look? To find bass mid-winter, Huff focuses on deep drains, sometimes known as ditches, of major creek arms. Getting out of the main river channel provides slack water for both baitfish and bass to exert less energy. These creek drains can still be plenty deep, though, 60-80 feet here, to give consistent water temperatures for fish during the winter months. Some of these drains can be quite expansive, so locating bass inside of them can be a headache of its own.

The #1 ingredient to look for within the drains is bait. Huff relies on forward-facing sonar to find balls of bait and then chase down the bass following them. As seen in the video, these bass range anywhere from 60 feet down to just below the surface, so keeping your eyes peeled is an important key.

HOW TO CATCH
Once a single or group of bass are located, Huff prefers to use a basic Damiki rig presentation to get to the fish quickly. He prefers to use a natural baitfish imitating plastic on a 3/4-ounce jighead to bomb his bait down as fast as possible. As stated earlier, these bass never stop moving. Huff says predicting the movements of bass and leading them with your cast is crucial at these depths.

Huff keeps it simple with his gear for this technique. Even in crystal clear water, Huff prefers to use 8-10 pound test fluorocarbon to reduce the time of the fish fight. Rig this up on a 7’1” medium-light spinning rod, and you’re in business to catch some deep winter bass.

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This is great info for bass fisherman with a boat and hi-tech aides. How about for the dudes who are fishing in winter from shore?

aaronfaulls
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Excellent video. Cody is a good technique instructor.

afod
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Great video! Not only have you catched a few pretty big ones, but I was also amazed at how accurate Garmin fishfinder is...🐳

fishmadpro
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I'm jealous I wish my water temps were 51 in the winter.More like 37 here in PA.

mikeantes
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I’m sorry guys I just can’t find fish with out my Live scope . 😢😢. When ever you out here guys you have to have forward facing sonar or else.😅😅😅😅😅😅

glennnewell
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Ya I've been ice fishing but it's not the same can't wait couple more months till I can open water fish

hyumna_
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Hate to break it to the old heads here but electronic using is the new fishing

kneelandreelfishing
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What type of bracket is holding the trolling motor head up? I have the same trolling motor and the head always wants to slide down.

austintannehill
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God, another livescope video. Guess some just don’t know how to find fish without it.

fishinjoe
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Don’t knock the $90, 000 boat because all of the new ones are that and more. I bought a new CR 20 Caymas and it was $85, 000

toneyhodges
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Fyi Superman, Ya gonna kill them fish caught over 25 ft !

Randy-gzeu
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If you’re catching those fish that deep you better be fizzing those fish or they will die. Please teach people the right thing to do.

bassin
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So, stare at your livescope the entire time? This is not fishing. This channel and these dudes with their $90, 000 boats is ridiculous.

zenith
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First thing i see is screen? Thumbs down!

kyranbenko
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Ya I've been ice fishing but it's not the same can't wait couple more months till I can open water fish

philippearce