How to Fish for Bass in the Winter

Winter bass fishing is challenging but rewarding!

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[{"selector":"#anim-dfab3d6e-426e-4b0e-9a7e-1a11f4eaf469 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, -0.00005036407732461612%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Look for bass near rocks, logs, and deepwater areas .

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[{"selector":"#anim-0883d33b-67c7-4c19-91d6-38316b56cb1a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, -0.00005036407732461612%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Midday fishing is ideal— warmer water = more bites!

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[{"selector":"#anim-d48a8ff6-d1d8-4c7b-8e48-036800d26c2e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, -0.00005036407732461612%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Choose natural-colored lures for a realistic look.

[{"selector":"#anim-c7a016f6-ed36-421d-a4b3-905ad861baa3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, -0.00005036407732461612%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Patience is key—winter bass fishing takes time !

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