Fishing can get tough in those winter months. But, if you are lucky enough to live in a place where your lakes don’t freeze over, here’s 7 lures that will help you with some awesome winter fishing.

1. Jerkbait

A suspending or slow sinking jerkbait can work really well when the water temperatures drop and winter fishing season kicks in. Remember to change your cadence often, alternating jerks and lengths of pauses.

2. Underspins

Rig it up with your favorite swimbait body and let it sink to the bottom of the water column. From there you can slow roll your underspin across cover or even jerk it off the bottom and let it sink back down. It’s all about the presentation with this one!

3. Blade baits

Often underutilized, these lures can catch some big fish in the winter months. It’s most often fished by vertical jigging but you can do any variation on it you want. As the bait sinks, it slowly flutters and flashes to the bottom making it irresistible to bass. Winter fishing is prime season for blade baits.

4. Jig

Finesse jig, casting jig, or even a football jig will work. Cast it out and slowly drag it across the bottom. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different sized trailers. If you’re not getting bit, consider downsizing by trimming up the skirt.

5. Drop Shot

Probably the ultimate finesse technique for winter fishing, bass anglers are always throwing the drop shot when the bite is tough. Natural colors like green pumpkin work great during the winter months. Keep varying your leader length until you find those suspended fish!

6. Grub

When most people think of a grub they think of panfish. However, when the fish are hard to catch, a jig head and a grub can be a deadly presentation. Don’t knock it ‘til you try it!

7. Spybait

This up and coming bait has gotten a lot of attention since the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament on Lake St. Clair this year. A great suspending lure for winter fishing, the spybait can be fishing slow or fast in almost any depth. Be sure to give one a try!

 

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