| When I talk cold water, I am talking about | | | | the little lure will probably be subtle. |
| water 50 degress or less. The bass don't quit | | | | |
| eating at this temperature but one thing is | | | | Everyone seems to like dark colored jigs but |
| for sure, they slow down. As the water temps | | | | if the water is clear or the bass' main food |
| fall so is the chance that a bass will chase | | | | is shad then try a white hair jig. If the |
| a bait for a meal. | | | | bass are feeding on crayfish mainly in the |
| | | | summer then try a brown or drab green color |
| When the water temperature gets in the 40's, | | | | in cold water. |
| your bait has to be right in front of the | | | | |
| bass and they have to almost be forced fed | | | | Also, remember this, rocks radiate the sun |
| just to get them to take the bait. This is | | | | warmth. Fishing rocks with these jigs can be |
| when you might want to put those big lures | | | | deadly. Some other good material to use for |
| away and offer them something small. | | | | jigs is badger, rabbit, coyote and squirrel |
| | | | hair. |
| So, what kind of lure are you going to use? | | | | |
| How about small hair jigs and soft plastic | | | | Light to medium light rods are good for |
| grubs? These imitate cold water pray in cold | | | | fishing jigs and grubs. Line 4-6 pounds seem |
| water. Deer hair is hollow and allows the jig | | | | to be the thing but if fishing a lock of |
| to fall slower. These do good in the rocks | | | | rocks then you can go to 10 pound test line. |
| and bluffs where water is at least 10 feet | | | | |
| deep. If the water is less than 50 degrees | | | | Just remember to fish slow, don't think the |
| try these jigs with a little piece of pork. | | | | bass are going to chase your bait very far, |
| | | | if at all and leave the bait in front of them |
| Here's the deal, when fishing these lures in | | | | longer than you normally would. |
| cold water, the bass aren't going to chase | | | | |
| it. So cast, let it drop and bring it along | | | | Try fishing with hair jigs and small grubs, |
| the bottom very slowly for 10-12 feet then | | | | it may just surprise you. |
| reel it in for another cast. The pick-up of | | | | |