Winter Bass Fishing Tips by Vincent Rumsey
Even though many anglers hang up their gear and winterize their boat at the close of fall, winter can be one of the best times to catch a true trophy. In winter, bass will slow down and move deeper along with eating much less. Because of this pattern, we must adapt our techniques. Before you begin fishing, you need to find the fish. Since bass do not move much in winter, they can be very predictable if you can find them. Vincent Rumsey shares his knowledge and tips with us this week for winter bass fishing ! Where The Fish Are Hiding When finding fish, preciseness is key because any cold-water fish does not have the energy to chase a fast-moving bait. The three types of locations that I find bass on in the winter are rocks, hard cover, and deep hollows. Rocks are one of the easiest places to find winter bass. If you are in a pond or lake with a mainly mud bottom, you can pinpoint the bass on one of the few deep rock piles in the lake. Even if you do not find fish on one rock pa...