Bass Cast Radio

Before the first cast ever hits the water, successful bass fishing starts with preparation, patterns, and understanding seasonal behavior. In this episode of Before the First Cast, we break down the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour (BPT) opening stop on Lake Guntersville, highlighting some of the tournament favorites and what to expect as the pros tackle cold January conditions.The heart of this video dives into mid-January bass fishing strategies that apply whether you’re a kayak angler, bank fisherman, or fishing from a boat. Cold water doesn’t mean slow fishing—it means smart fishing. I walk through key areas to target in winter, including main lake points, channel swing banks, rocky rip-rap, and deep ditches.We also cover three proven cold-water bass baits that consistently produce this time of year: the lipless crankbait, the umbrella rig (Alabama rig), and the jerkbait. These lures shine when bass are feeding up and reacting in chilly water.If you’re looking to catch more bass this winter, understand