Tips for Early Winter Topwater Bass Fishing Success - World Fishing Network: "Topwaters for bass in early winter? Before you dismiss this as a crazy idea, listen to what pro bass angler Brent Chapman has to say on the subject; he has some pretty solid evidence that this time of year can produce some great surface action"
Look for Vertical Structure, Vegetation When Bass Fishing This Winter - StAug News: " James Niggemeyer’s “to do” list for winter bass fishing is a short one. The Yamaha Pro looks for vertical structure that changes the bottom depth; he checks that structure for possible vegetation cover and he slows his lure presentation. It’s a strategy that has served him well during his career as both a professional tournament angler as well as a guide on Lake Fork, Texas."
Feather Your Fishing Lures for More Bites on Swimbaits, Jerkbaits and Topwaters - Wired2fish - Scout: "Fishing phenom Aaron Martens applies legendary pickiness to every aspect of his game and that includes the feathered trebles that often accent his bass fishing hard baits. For starters, the bass fishing pro from Alabama has tried multiple dressing materials, but he’s found that chicken feathers best suit his preference for density and action on a treble-hooked hard lure."
One Trick for Short Striking Swimbait Bass - Wired2fish - Scout: "Russ Lane’s a big fan of slinging swimbaits when bass fishing for fun and for a living, but he knows attacking bass can pull back on the throttle moments before impact which leads to missed hookups with a swimbait. So, he devised a creative rigging method for his favorite swimbait, the Big Bite Baits BB Kicker for maximum appeal and grabbing power."