James RickardLures for winter
December 6th 2011 20:57
Successful fishing this time of year is all about being at the right place at the right time! Another part is using the right lures. Although live bait is always a safe bet, here are some suggested lures that work when it starts getting colder.
Remember to try a slow retrieve this time of year. Despite that advice, let the fish tell you what speed they’re really in the mood for. Vary your retrieve and pay attention to the speed when fish hit the lure.
Here are a few lures you may want to try:
Spinnerbaits
Always an excellent and popular choice for this, or any time of year. As always, bright colors produce best in murky water and lighter colors usually generate bites in clear water. Spinnerbaits usually produce best around cover such as stumps or downed trees.
JIGS
A jig with a dark (blue/black) trailer is a great choice in off colored water. Black and brown are other colors to try. This lure can pay off around dense cover such as thick weeds, logs,or downed trees. Hop the jig four to five times with a few second’s delay between movements.
Artificial worms
This can be a great weapon to try this time of year. A lot of guys throw a 6 inch (15 cm.) but you can also use something around 4 (10 cm.) inches. As usual, Texas or Carolina rigging works.
Cast the worm out and let it settle to the bottom. Then, just like a jig, bounce it slowly and give it a little shake now and then.
Rat-L-Traps
A lure that makes noise is always a good bet but comes in real handy in the cold. Noise can pull fish from hiding and get the attention of lethargic prey. Try around docks or old lily pad growth. Don’t forget that fish aren’t moving very fast this time of year so don't set the hook too hard when you feel the fish tug or you may pull the nooks right out of the fish’s mouth.
This advice can get you on your way.
Remember, if you think it’s too cold, the fish may think so too. A warm day may produce and extra bit or two but fish aren’t really going to start migrating until their internal clock tells them it’s time!
Remember to try a slow retrieve this time of year. Despite that advice, let the fish tell you what speed they’re really in the mood for. Vary your retrieve and pay attention to the speed when fish hit the lure.
Here are a few lures you may want to try:
Spinnerbaits
Always an excellent and popular choice for this, or any time of year. As always, bright colors produce best in murky water and lighter colors usually generate bites in clear water. Spinnerbaits usually produce best around cover such as stumps or downed trees.
JIGS
A jig with a dark (blue/black) trailer is a great choice in off colored water. Black and brown are other colors to try. This lure can pay off around dense cover such as thick weeds, logs,or downed trees. Hop the jig four to five times with a few second’s delay between movements.
Some lures to heat up the bite during winter.
Artificial worms
This can be a great weapon to try this time of year. A lot of guys throw a 6 inch (15 cm.) but you can also use something around 4 (10 cm.) inches. As usual, Texas or Carolina rigging works.
Cast the worm out and let it settle to the bottom. Then, just like a jig, bounce it slowly and give it a little shake now and then.
Rat-L-Traps
A lure that makes noise is always a good bet but comes in real handy in the cold. Noise can pull fish from hiding and get the attention of lethargic prey. Try around docks or old lily pad growth. Don’t forget that fish aren’t moving very fast this time of year so don't set the hook too hard when you feel the fish tug or you may pull the nooks right out of the fish’s mouth.
This advice can get you on your way.
Remember, if you think it’s too cold, the fish may think so too. A warm day may produce and extra bit or two but fish aren’t really going to start migrating until their internal clock tells them it’s time!
Remember to take the hooks outta yer pocket before ya sit down!
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