The average angler doesn’t even know to check spots like this, but they’re full of fish! Bass don’t hide where you think when it gets COLD! Most anglers are searching key main lake structures, but these subtle spots are key to success on any lake! Let’s head out on the water, check a few spots, and catch some fish!

When Winter sets in, its more important than ever to understand fish behavior. Bass are setting up on key main lake structures, but they’re also using subtle contours all over the lake and no one is checking them. Watch as Matt fishes small transitions, edges, wood, and offshore drops to catch a bunch of fish.

Below you’ll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt fished throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

*LURE RETRIEVER…*
•Frabill 15′ Lure Retriever: https://bit.ly/2TLTJc6

*FLEX RIG…*
Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/38xd1es
Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Head (3/16 oz): https://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Baits– Keitech 5″ Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Color: Tennessee Shad
Dummy Baits– Keitech 4″ Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Color: Silver Flash Minnow

*MINI FLEX RIG…*
Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md
Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Head (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Bait– Keitech 4.5″ Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Color: Electric Shad
Dummy Baits– Keitech 4″ Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Color: Electric Shad

*STROLLING MINNOW BAIT…*
Jighead– Dirty Jigs Tungsten HD Guppy: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn
Size: 1/4 oz
Bait– Hog Farmer 5″ Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI
Color: Electric Shad

*BLADE BAIT…*
•Damiki Vault Blade (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2rnO7e2
Color: Holo MossBack
•BKK Hook Upgrade– Spear EWG: https://bit.ly/3PiUjM7
Size: 8

*JERKBAIT…*
•Megabass Vision 110 Jr + 1: https://bit.ly/2LnK389
Color: Kasumi Ito

*FULL SIZE RIG COMBO…*
Rod– Shimano Expride 7’7″ Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG
Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock Leader (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

*MID SIZE RIG COMBO…*
Rod– St. Croix Legend Elite 7’4″ Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2z2qdHc
Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line– Seaguar InvizX (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

*BLADE BAIT COMBO…*
Rod– Shimano Expride 7’2″ Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line– Sufix 832 Sunrise Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw
Leader– Sufix Advance (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

*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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