10 Dropshot Tricks For Cold Winter Bass Fishing!

Dropshot fishing is great in Winter, these tips will make it even better! Jump in the boat with Tim as he highlights 10 key tips for Winter dropshot fishing. The presentation is familiar, but the nuances of Winter bass fishing are completely different from other times of year. If you want to catch more fish this Winter, apply these dropshot tips to your fishing and you’ll see an immediate difference!

Winter bass fishing brings a lot of challenges. From rough weather conditions to frigid water temperatures, the fish are more lethargic than any other time of year. Understanding the differences in their behavior will help you catch more fish. Understanding how to apply each of these 10 tips will change your whole season! From subtle differences between worms, to hook and weight differences, to how to detect a cold water bite, these are the tips you need to be successful!

Below you’ll find links to all the baits and gear Tim discussed in the video. We’ve broken them down by category, including size and color recommendations, as well as excellent rod and reel combo recommendations at every price point. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

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•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

TIM’S 10 TIPS…

1) Go Smaller Than You Think (downsize presentation)

2) Go Slow

3) Downsize Your Line (4 to 6 lb Test)

4) Use Lighter Dropshot Weights (1/8 oz)

5) Focus on vertical presentations

6) Nose Hook Your Baits

7) Watch For Deflection

8) Look For The Sunny Shorelines

9) Expect Bites To Feel “Heavy”

10) Slow Down Even More!

FAVORITE HOOKS…

Standard Wire – Gamakatsu G Finesse (Size 2): https://bit.ly/2zGX441

Ultralight Wire – Owner Mosquito Light (Size 2): https://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weedless – Owner Cover Shot (Size 2): https://bit.ly/2ISr7bR

FAVORITE WEIGHTS…

•Xzone Tungsten Cylinder Tie On Weight: https://bit.ly/2YAoMuv

Size: 1/8 oz

•VMC Teardrop Tie On Weight: https://bit.ly/4gFECei

Size: 1/8 oz

FLAT TAIL BAITS…

•Missile Baits BombShot: https://bit.ly/2YYBipr

Colors: Fishalicious, Goby Bite

•Berkley Flat Worm: https://bit.ly/3lAAorL

Colors: Smallmouth Secret, Green Pumpkin

•Big Bite Baits Scentsation Smasher: https://bit.ly/3xEADuo

Colors: Bully, Smoke Black Purple

UNIQUE BAITS…

•Xzone Steath Finesse Minnow: https://bit.ly/3yAOQfo

Colors: Gas, Moondust, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Keitech 3″ Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Megabass Haze ST: https://bit.ly/4l1S2Tq

Colors: Ayu, Moroko

HIGH END DROPSHOT COMBO #1…

Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 6’10” Med Light: https://bit.ly/4farXAh

Reel– Daiwa Luvias ST 2500: https://bit.ly/459jXLv

Line– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

HIGH END DROPSHOT COMBO #2…

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822 DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel– Shimano Exsence 2500: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Seaguar PEX8 (18 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (6 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

MID PRICED DROPSHOT COMBO…

Rod– Dobyns Sierra 7′ Light Fast (701): https://bit.ly/2EyotZU

Reel– Daiwa Tatula MQ LT: https://bit.ly/3IWhxbv

Line– Sunline SX1 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

BUDGET DROPSHOT COMBO…

Rod– Cashion Element Z2 7’1″ Medium Light: https://bit.ly/47GAOVA

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500D – XH: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Line– Sunline Super FC 8 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju