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2026, Winter Redfish Fishing: Cold Water Tactics That Work
When most anglers hang up their rods for the season, serious redfish hunters are just getting started. Winter transforms the inshore game into a chess match where understanding water temperature, locating thermal refuges, and slowing your presentation can lead to some of the most productive fishing of the entire year. I've spent decades studying winter redfish patterns across the Gulf Coast and Atlantic waters, and the most important lesson is this: temperature drives everything. Once you understand how redfish respond to cold water and where they concentrate during winter months, you'll find more fish in fewer places than any other season.
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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, 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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