U
nter bass
nlike some regions of the country where
rods and reels are put away for the
winter, destined to remain idle until the
return of spring, here in California bass anglers have the opportunity to pursue their quarry year round. But make no mistake, the days are short, the sun’s warmth is distant and the water is cold. Winter fishing can put your angling skills to the test as those easy to find and catch fish of spring and fall are just a mere mem-
ory. But don’t despair, with some preparation and a little bit of home work, you can be rewarded with a fun and successful day of winter fishing.
THINK VERTICAL
To find winter fish, you need not look far from those areas that were so productive during the fall binge. On lakes and reservoirs across the country,
bass that once prowled the
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