Top 5 Baits For January Bass Fishing!

Catching bass in January is very different than the rest of the year! Do you want to be consistent? These are the top 5 baits (actually 6) that we rely on to consistently catch bass during the coldest part of the year! Come along as we explore our confidence baits to help you catch more fish in January!

In most of the country January is the coldest month of the year. Fish are lethargic and often laying right on bottom. Finesse is the natural approach for these fish but the right reaction baits can trigger a feed response as well, even in a lethargic bass. We rely on a mix of reaction, finesse, and metal baits to consistently catch fish all through Winter.

Below you’ll find links to the exact baits and gear we use in January. We’ve linked the exact colors, sizes, and rigging components to help you find the exact items you’re looking for. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

*NED RIG…*
•ZMan Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR
Color: Meat Dog

•Xzone Ned Zone: https://bit.ly/2mRiYhF
Color: Violet Secret

*FOOTBALL JIG…*
Jig– Dirty Jigs 5/8 oz Finesse Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm
Color: Supermatt Brown

Trailer– Yamamoto 5″ Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p
Color: Cinn Blk Purp, Green Pump Purple Copper

*CRANKBAIT…*
•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors: Glass Minnow, Ghost Minnow, True shad

•Megabass Deep X 300: https://bit.ly/2sSQHpt
Colors: Sexy Ayu, Matte Shad

*MINI ALABAMA RIG…*
Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md
Heads– Matt Allen Swimbait Heads (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Baits– Xzone 4″ Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q
Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl
Dummy Baits– Xzone 3.5″ Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q
Color: Electric Shad

*MICRO ALABAMA RIG…*
Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical MICRO Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK
Heads– ZMan Trout Eye Finesse Head (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3C7H1iL
Baits– Damiki 3″ Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

*ALABAMA RIG STORAGE…*
•Tackle Warehouse Umbrella Rig Bag: https://bit.ly/3Z1xAbH
•Tackle Warehouse Umbrella Rig Tubes: https://bit.ly/40VDQoO

*STROLLING…*
•Hog Farmer 3″ Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7
Color: Ghost Minnow, Electric Shad
•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

•ZMan Graph Shadz: https://bit.ly/3Spu6xP
Colors: Tennessee Shad, Electric Shad, Smelt

*SPOONS AND BLADE BAITS…*
•Nichols Duh Spoon: https://bit.ly/4cSEVki
Colors: Shattered Glass Silver, Morning Dawn, Sierra

•Damiki Vault (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2rnO7e2
Colors: Black Holo, Real Shad

*BUDGET ALABAMA RIG COMBO…*
Rod– Shimano SLX A 7’5″ Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel– Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line– Power Pro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader– Sufix Advance Green Mono (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

*AFFORDABLE SPEED CRANKING COMBO…*
Rod– St. Croix Mojo Glass Trigon 7’4″ Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5
Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT (HS): https://bit.ly/35hugfH
Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

*AFFORDABLE FINESSE JIG COMBO…*
Rod– Shimano Intenza 6’10” Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QjR9Kw
Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ
Line– Seaguar InvizX (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

*TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)*
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: http://store.tacticalbassin.com
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY… *

Boat– Skeeter FXR 21: https://bit.ly/43GvGQh
Motor– Yamaha VMAX SHO 250 HP: https://bit.ly/3xolFv0
Trolling Motor– Minn Kota Ultrex Quest: https://bit.ly/41RErpY
Electronics– Humminbird Apex 13: https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q
Batteries– Dakota Lithium 135 AH: https://bit.ly/4b9HooR
Anchors– Minn Kota Raptors: https://bit.ly/3iMUrEJ
Camera– GoPro Hero 12: https://bit.ly/3MwQToy

*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…* 

Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: https://bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite Rod Cover: https://bit.ly/3UewJEx
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: https://bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Hard Storage Box: https://bit.ly/2t3uHMR
Favorite Soft Tackle Storage: https://bit.ly/3TnKHl7
Favorite Net: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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If you plan to do any shopping, using our links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won’t be able to even see a difference but they’ll know you’re one of us!

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