Winter Jig Fishing Tips
The water temperature has dropped well into the 40s and may sometimes be in the 30s on the Lake of the Ozarks and the majority of fishermen have resorted to jerking $25 stickbaits on and around main and secondary points. That’s what you’re supposed to do, right? Not necessarily! This will often work, no doubt. However, don’t overlook some of the best jig fishing of the year. James Dill with Bassing Bob shares with you some of his tips and tricks this week! Hit the Banks During the winter months, bass really school up and tend to relate to certain types of banks and/or areas. The lake becomes much smaller once you key in on these banks. The fish will relate to main lake and creek channels, using them as security and travel paths while holing up for the winter. They simply position themselves on or at the ends of these channels throughout the winter. When water temps are around 39-42°F, the water is the same throughout the lake’s depths so you are likely to find bass from 5-20 f...