How to detect subtle bites in cold water — with KVD
When the water is cold, it’s a key time to consider lighter line, smaller baits and finesse tactics when the fish aren’t aggressive. Because of the water temperature, the bite can be very subtle. A lot of anglers struggle with that because the bite can be hard to detect. Oftentimes the bass spit out the […]
KVD’s Cold-water Tactics : Dispelling the Myths – Pt 2
In yesterday’s story, I offered the reasons I believe that water temperature is overrated when predicting activity levels in bass. For years we’ve believed that, to catch bass in super cold water, you have to fish dainty baits vertically and ever-so-slowly. My experiments while fishing through ice-covered lakes have proven that bass are more aggressive […]
KVD’s Cold-water Tactics : Dispelling the Myths – Pt 1
It’s wintertime here in Michigan and I’ve been very busy preparing for next season. I’m gathering up my new equipment, jerseys and tackle. With the cold weather comes ice fishing season for us here in the north. I have a private pond behind my house where I do a lot of lure testing. It’s a […]
Bass fishing tips in cold water with KVD — Power Fishing
Kevin VanDam talks about adjusting your cranking technique, selecting the correct fishing line, the role of vibration, forage (shad and crawfish), keeping a school of bass active and more, all in cold water situations! Use these secret techniques and tactics to catch bass in the late fall, winter and early spring. Head over to Bass […]