When a cold front has pushes through and the water temperatures have dropped , it’s a perfect time to break out the jigs.. If you’re not too familiar with what I’m talking about , it’s a lead headed jig ( 1/4 & 3/8) with a soft plastic attached. There’s not a specific brand I use , as I like to mix it up to see what they’re into. One of my go to colors is root beer with a 3/8oz jig head .
You have to remember when fishing these baits , is to make bottom contact , very important. When our water temperatures drop our game fish hunker down on the bottom so if you’re going too fast of a retrieve, they will never see it. I like to make it as easy as possible for them to not only see my bait, but I have enough time to swim over and inhale it. One winter time trick I like to use , is a product called procure. All this is , is a fish attractant with the consistency of toothpaste that you squirt onto your soft plastic to give off smell to these fish. I have done a lot of experimentation and these scents really do work.
After these cold fronts have pushed through & the weather stabilizes it’s back to live bait. I love filling my live well full of pilchards ( live bait ) and taking them deep into the back country , where I know the water will be slightly warmer. I’ve noticed just a few degrees warmer can really turn on the bite. This is why the backcountry is my favorite place to be during our colder days . See you on the water !!!!!
Capt. Tim Daugherty
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