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WINT ERTIME
baitfish migration
Story & Photos
BY TYLER BRINKS
F
ind the bait. Find the bass. Sounds simple
enough; but, it doesn’t always work that
way. Understanding the movements of
baitfish and other forage throughout the seasons goes a long way in improving your fishing
success during the winter and will also applies to
all seasons. The more you can understand about
baitfish, the better.
ELECTRONICS & VIDEO GAMING
Using your electronics to locate bass and baitfish is an effective way to find bass throughout the year. It becomes essential during the winter. Locating schools of baitfish is one of the best ways to maximize your winter fishing.
Spending more time idling and looking at the screen before even making a cast is one way to be more productive.
This is also “video game” season. The practice of watching your graph for fish and dropping a bait
straight down to what is below the boat.
It is one of the best ways to catch fish when
the water is cold and the fish are
following their next meal.
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