Rippin’ Lipless Crankbaits and Buzzin’ in January?
Author: swljoe | Filed under: Fishing Articles, Tips and Tactics
ESPN Bassmaster Elite Series Anger Dusin Wilks
One recent mid-January day I fished a grass flat in 1-3 feet of water about 50°F. There was a strong south wind blowing straight in on the flat. A small ditch also came in on the flat.
Bass were destroying a Daiwa T.D. Vibration lipless crankbait in the new Green Shad color. I caught about 25 total with a few 5’s and a 7.
The key was drop, speed, rip and shake. I’d drop it in or near the top of the grass, rip it out fast then shake. They could not stand that little shake after the rip.
I used a 7-foot medium action LT Daiwa rod and 6.3:1 Daiwa Viento reel.
I also caught one on a buzzbait today to prove my buddy wrong after he said bass won’t bite a buzzbait in January. It only took one cast to prove him wrong.
Don’t look only at time of the year when choosing lures; pay attention to conditions and pick the most efficient lure for the job.
Dustin Wilks
Secret Weapon Pro
BASS Elite Series Angler
