Inshore essential: A 4" paddle-tail swimbait in pearl white or root beer on a 1/4 oz jighead is the single most versatile inshore lure
The same for 5.1:1, 6.4:1, 7.1:1, 8.0:1 9.0:1 and so on
A spinner is just a shiny piece of metal with a hook attached that wiggles and shines in the water like a baitfish
I try to have that mindset with each bait Im fishing. So, how do you narrow those choices for wintertime fishing on lakes that remain open year-round
As the water cools, bass feed heavily on shad and minnows, making crankbaits one of the best ways to match the hatch. Their wobbling, darting action triggers both feeding and reaction strikes, especially when deflected off rocks, stumps, or submerged grass