03-08-2012, 05:29 AM
Never to cold to fish for bass. I was out last Sunday, water temp was 43* and we got 6 to the boat. We worked hard for them, but they where there. I was actually surprised how active they were. Typically water on the north end of a lake or reservoir warms up faster as it gets more sunshine. Suspending jerk baits are a good choice, match the forage for colors (bluegill, shad, trout, etc). The kicker on jerk baits is that it's important that they suspend, sometimes depending on water temp. they will rise or fall very slowly but usually the cheap ones float to the surface fast or if they have a BB in it they will sink too fast. Yo-Zuri and Lucky Craft jerk baits are very good for suspending neutrally but are a little pricey.
Weightless senkos on a ewg 2/0 hook are awesome! watermelon or green pumpkin are go-to colors. Cast out in various depths and just let it free fall.
I wouldn't expect any bass on beds quite yet. When the temps get up to about 55* you'll start to see males cruising the shallows.
What type of water are you fishing? Lakes, reservoirs, ponds, deep, shallow, water clarity, etc.
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Weightless senkos on a ewg 2/0 hook are awesome! watermelon or green pumpkin are go-to colors. Cast out in various depths and just let it free fall.
I wouldn't expect any bass on beds quite yet. When the temps get up to about 55* you'll start to see males cruising the shallows.
What type of water are you fishing? Lakes, reservoirs, ponds, deep, shallow, water clarity, etc.
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