Winter fishing is a hunt for big fish! Some days are tougher than others but you always know the right fish is just a cast away. Today was one of those days, as Tim struggled all day, but was rewarded by a MONSTER 9.24 lb largemouth! Come along for a fun day on the water!
We talk a lot about the fun patterns that Winter fishing can bring. We catch them cranking, on jerkbaits, on metal baits, and jigs. But some days, it just gets tough. For whatever reason, those tough days seem to be the days when the really big bass bite! Tim spent a full day on the water and only got one bite from a largemouth, but it was a giant bite!
Below you'll find links to the baits and gear he used throughout the day. Of course, there is a full breakdown of the A–Rig that caught the giant, but also the baits that caught drum, because those are key baits that he was using in the search for big bass. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
*STROLLING...*
•Rapala Crush City Mooch Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Yn4NR6
Color: Electric Shad
•Dirty Jigs Guppy head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS
Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook
*SPOONS AND BLADES...*
•Nichols DUH Spoon (3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/4cSEVki
Color: Black Shad
•Damiki Vault Blade (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2rnO7e2
Color: Holo Silver
*TACTICAL RIG...*
•Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md
•Dirty Jigs Tactical Screwed Up Head: https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx
Size: 1/4 oz
•Main Baits: Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Color: Electric Shad
•Dummies: Damiki 3" Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2KtPDAT
Color: American Shad
*LURE RETRIEVERS...*
Retreiver– Toothy Fishman Retriever: https://bit.ly/3Lcntfd
Knocker– StrikeZone: https://bit.ly/2csyRVT
*TIM'S LAYERED COLD WEATHER CLOTHES...*
Beanie– Summit Beanie: https://bit.ly/3vLCEGR
Jacket– Aftco Insulated Hydronaut: https://bit.ly/426eOnu
Bibs– Aftco Insulated Hydronaut: https://bit.ly/3FS21bC
Puffy Jacket– Crosswind Puff Hooded: https://bit.ly/4jausEt
Mid Layer Top– https://bit.ly/3Wgk2Jo
Mid Layer Bottom– https://bit.ly/3tXLIbr
Gloves– Aftco Breakwater Waterproof: https://bit.ly/3C73i0q
Boots– Aftco Deck Boot: https://bit.ly/3OhVo7z
*TACTICAL MINI FLEX RIG COMBO...*
Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel– Shimano Tranx 200 A (HG): https://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy
Line– Sufix Advance Fluorocarbon (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3pF7HBK
*STROLLING COMBO...*
Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q
Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV
Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi
*BLADE BAIT COMBO...*
Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line– Sufix 832 Braid (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi
*TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)*
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…
•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY... *
Boat– Skeeter FXR 21: https://bit.ly/43GvGQh
Motor– Yamaha VMAX SHO 250 HP: https://bit.ly/3xolFv0
Trolling Motor– Minn Kota Ultrex Quest: https://bit.ly/41RErpY
Electronics– Humminbird Apex 13: https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q
Batteries– Dakota Lithium 135 AH: https://bit.ly/4b9HooR
Anchors– Minn Kota Raptors: https://bit.ly/3iMUrEJ
Camera– GoPro Hero 12: https://bit.ly/3MwQToy
*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…*
Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: https://bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite Rod Cover: https://bit.ly/3UewJEx
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: https://bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Hard Storage Box: https://bit.ly/2t3uHMR
Favorite Soft Tackle Storage: https://bit.ly/3TnKHl7
Favorite Net: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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