5 Winter Bait Tricks You've Got To Try! ( The Baits We Really Use )

Do You Have The Winter Fishing blues? Try these tricks to start catching fish again! Winter fishing can be tricky when the weather doesn't cooperate, but we have some hacks we use to stand out to the fish and get bit, even on the tough days. Give one of these 5 tricks a try the next time you're at the lake, and need to get a bite.

Most anglers that struggle with Winter fishing don't realize how different it is than the rest of the year. They tend to throw the same baits in the same places, even though they're not catching fish. This year you need to mix it up and try some new techniques! From strange color combinations to unique bait actions, these tricks will get bit, even in the coldest water of Winter!

Below you'll find links to the baits discussed in the video. We've even included our favorite colors, sizes, and some great budget rod and reel combos that will help you throw these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

*MODIFIED NED RIG...*
Color: Mood Ring, Meat Dog

Color: Chartreuse
Size: 1/10 oz

*STANDARD NED RIG...*
Color: Violet Secret

Size: 1/10 oz, 1/0 Hook

*TUBES FOR WINTER FISHING...*
Sizes: 2.5", 4"
Color: Green Pumpkin, Dark Melon Purple

Size: 3/16 oz

Size: 3/8 oz

*BLADED ALABAMA RIGS...*

*ALABAMA RIG SUBTLE SWIMBAITS...*
Colors: Pro Blue, Trout Smolt

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Crystal Shad

Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill

*CHARTREUSE JIG TRICK...*
Color: Supermatt Brown, The Go To
Color: Green Pumpkin Black Purple Copper
Colors: Firetiger, Chartreuse Black Flake, Watermelon Lemon

*DAMIKI RIG...*
Size: 1/8 - 3/8

Size: 2.5 - 3"
Colors: Pro Blue, American Shad, RP Blue Pearl

*BUDGET NED/DAMIKI COMBO...*
Models: 6'10" Medium Light Extra Fast
Size: 2500HG

*BUDGET JIG COMBO...*
Models: 6'10" Medium heavy
Speed: 7.2:1

*BUDGET TUBE COMBO...*
Model: 7'3" Medium Extra Fast
Size: 2500D–XH

*BUDGET ALABAMA RIG COMBO...*

*TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)*
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY... *

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If you plan to do any shopping, using our links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won't be able to even see a difference but they'll know you're one of us!

#Winterfishing #bassfishing #fishinghack

[brianrobinson]

I just picture us bank fisherman throwing a Damiki rig, freezing our butts off, and thinking to ourselves "I know Matt said give it as little action as possible, but I'm pretty sure my shivering is blowing this bait out..." 😅👍

[andybales]

Here's another tip..those clear, plastic sleeves some baits come with over the hook point..that bait is weedless! I used 1 for hours, no snags & no fish...😂 took me hours to realize I forgot to take that sleeve off

[johnjrkean]

Been watching u for years ....me and my 6 year old do alot of shore fishing thank u for including us in this video ur the man !! U guys and all ur info is a game changer ! God Bless!

[anthonybenoit]

Thanks you for the bank angler help. Bank winter fishing is tough but rewarding. Great video like always

[robio]

Thanks for the tips and the shout out to us bank guys.

[MathewPinkerton]

I feel like I’m going to to catch old Bertha! Black and blue jig all the way!

[midwestfischerman]

How 'bout them DETROIT LIONS!!!🦁🏈💪🏻

[haroldrogers]

I love that winter time jig trick. I’ll try it in a tournament weekend. It makes fish sense 😊

[douglasspickler]

Very good. I like the addition of the chartreuse Senko. Thanks for sharing your great tips.

[davidlanphere]

good morning, Matt, knocked it out of the park as always!

[kenmccarthyfishing]

🔥🔥Matt those tricks is ABSOLUTELY AWESOME, thank you❤

[mroshfosh]

Been watching you guys for years man.. thanks for all the info.. you guys put me on so many fish! Tight lines and fish on!

[vincentgelles]

Have you tried that Owner Range Roller head for mid strolling? I got on the best winter bite I’ve ever had from shore using the range roller head with the Crush City freeloader. I remembered you saying a bait with flat sides or two tone colors works best. The bait I used had both and the action that jighead has is amazing! It’s the most fun I’ve had all winter especially since I didn’t have to resort to a Ned or drop shot to catch’em!

[dennisederer]

Excellent presentation as always. Going to repack my day box.

[colt]

On the savanna river chain it’s gotta be a shakey head senko! Usually clear clean water but occasionally not, in cold water it just catches on the hardest days! Great stuff

[gpharned]

Love TB! About the chartreuse piece added to the jig and the statement that adding dipped tails ends up with the tails bitten off. I find this happening most of the year, so this year I’m adding chartreuse towards the head off my plastic. Thanks!

[pjp]

Tactical t shirt, burn burn burn pause, dongggg.

[jesseboyden]

We finally froze over here in MARYLAND. Fun is over for a minute lol.

[larryvilla]

New favorite cold water bait is the 3.3 inch mulletron. That wedge tail on that little guy on a dirty jigs guppy head underspin is so subtle and I can fish it ultra slow on those, or I can put it on tiny little ewg swing head and fish it ultra ultra slow like you would do with a hud. It’s something you should check out I pound smallies on them in gold rush and white. Everything about the bait is incredible. Come spring I will be burning it subsurface through weeds for north Idaho largies.

[samaxe]

I just got some of the weedless ned heads from tackle warehouse couple weeks ago.