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2023, Dead of Winter Fishing on Florida's Gulf Coast
Fishing in late winter is unpredictable due to weather events. Anglers should return to areas with deep water access, such as creeks and rivers, to catch fish. Studying outside keys with protective coves can also help find warm water. Live shrimp is the best bait, and patience is key in cold water.
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2022, Musky Fishing - Wintertime Thoughts with Dwayne Hickey
The Collins River is ideal for musky fishing during December through March, with falling water temperatures and rising water levels. To maximize success, research water level, weather, and location. Musky fishing tips include slowing down, using current breaks, and focusing on steep banks, log jams, weed beds, and deep bluffs. Muskie will feed actively in even the coldest water and air temperatures, so adjusting your tactics is crucial.
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2022, Winter Sheepshead Fishing Techniques - Captain William Toney
The sheepshead fish are easy to catch during winter months, spawning from January to March. They are cold hardy and hard to clean due to their thick skin and sharp spines. To catch them, use nearshore rocks, live shrimp, and a fast action rod with braided line.
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2020, Winter Bass Fishing - Hard Targets
Winter bass fishing is the best due to cold water driving largemouth bass to hard targets like rock, bridges, or wood. Utilizing a Lowrance structure scanning and expanding the view on the Lowrance side scan about 60-80 feet can help locate key targets. Hard targets are darker in color and are often found in rock or stumpy bottom areas. During winter, bass will suspend for safety around cover and feed as needed.
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2020, Use Your Electronics for Winter Bass Fishing
Wintertime bass fishing requires avid use of electronics, as finding fish is crucial. Lowrance electronics, such as Structure Scan and 3D Structure Scan, provide advanced picture clarity and help locate fish hiding in various bottom structures. Understanding patterns and catching multiple fish off one spot is essential, as bass often group up in cold winter water. Skilled use of these technologies is essential for success in winter fishing.
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2020, Cold Water Bass Fishing - Mike Gerry
In winter, the length of the strike zone changes with water temperature, with colder water causing a shorter strike zone. Anglers should cover water quickly and use accurate electronics to read water temperature. Bass' strike zone narrows between 40-50 degrees, increasing with temperature. Water temperature in the 70s is their preferred active temperature, especially on cloudy days.
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2020, Winter Bass Fishing Water Level Changes with Capt. Mike Gerry
Water levels in winter are constant and unpredictable, making it crucial for fisherman to adjust their fishing techniques. As water levels rise, fish migrate to new areas, while when they drop, they group together. Rattle traps are effective baits in rising water, with color being crucial. Clear water near the bank is also beneficial. In falling water, crank bait is a good choice, but angle is important for successful bites.
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2019, Bass Fishing the Winter Transition with Capt. Mike Gerry
The dead period between fall and winter bites is crucial for accurate fishing decisions. Factors like depth, structure, bait, and watercolor influence fishing locations. Water temperature drops, fish move to warm water, and key structures like grass and stumps affect fishing locations. Reaction baits like jerks and rattles are effective during this period.
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2019, Florida Fishing - Cold Weather on the Big Bend
Cool waters this week will shift inshore fish, with trout moving from bays and flats to coastal creeks or rivers. Redfish, blackdrum, and sheepshead are cold-tolerant, so use live shrimp on holes. Snook are now catch and release. Mangrove snapper is a reliable fish in rivers, with live shrimp being the best bait. Offshore gag grouper bite may be slow, but use live bait and patience.
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2019, Winter Bass Fishing Lake Guntersville with Capt. Mike Gerry
Cold winter fishing for bass requires finding deep points in lakes like Guntersville. These points provide easy habitats, ambush bait, and hold oxygen. Survey the bottom for depth change and look for structures like deep stumps and shell beds. Fish from the deepest area to the top, using trolling motors with spot lock to stay on top.
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2019, Winter Redfish - William Toney
Winter days on the Nature Coast in Florida are ideal for sighting cast redfish. Live shrimp is the best bait, but placement and presentation are crucial. Nose-hooked jerk baits and soft landings near stationary fish are effective. Using easy-to-hand equipment and a good fly rod is essential.
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