Everyone assumes that wintertime fishing means slowing everything down. And while that can be true for presentations like jigs and worms, it couldn’t be further from the truth when you’re targeting actively feeding fish on highland reservoirs.
When fishing the Echo, we often rely on a lighter jighead to keep the bait above the fish with a slower, controlled retrieve. But our good friend Mikey dialed in a winter bite that does two things extremely well: it produces numbers and it catches big spotted bass.
By stepping up to a heavier tungsten jighead paired with either the 2.75 or 3.5 Echo, Mikey found he could target feeding fish far more efficiently. The key to this approach is speed and positioning. When fish are grouped up and chasing bait in deeper water, you have to get your lure in front of them quickly. That’s nearly impossible to do with a lighter jighead.
For this technique, we recommend starting with a 3/8 oz tungsten jighead and moving up to a 1/2 oz when conditions call for it. The added weight allows you to cover water, stay in the strike zone, and keep pace with fish that are actively feeding.
Check out the video below where Mikey breaks down his exact gear and approach. This is a deadly way to catch a lot of fish in the winter, and we strongly encourage you to give it a shot. Good luck on the water!
You’ll find everything you need to fish this method right here:
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