winter advice

[westbay grasshoppa]

Gentlemen (and possible ladies),

Its been far too long since ive been out on the water!! I have about 5 days vacation coming up towards the end of feb. I have 2 $50 gift certificates to bass pro! ( i need some new waders!!!!)
Im curious about the retrieve during the winter months. Im typically a live bait kind of guy, but would like to get better at arts.
Also, where are some good walk in spots around that time?
Top water or soft plastics (retrieve?)
I want to fill a cooler and need y'alls help!

[imhammer]

Slow.....slower.......Super Slow! Lots of pauses....shortand long!

[Hogie70]

When you think your going to slow.... Wait a little longer... LMAO... Presentation is something you have to figure out as a individule... Everyone has there own technique and retrieve speed... So my answer is trial & error... Put your time one the water and everything will work out to the good.... Good Luck....

[corndog]

This time of year it is cold and the reactions are slower so I usually slip in real slow and fill my cooler up at Buckys with beer!!! I have yet not to limit out!!!! You asked for the advice

[TTU Wader]

1/16 and 1/8 oz leadheads work well. The lighter you go the longer it will stay in the strike zone.

[TTU Wader]

If you haven't already read Capt. Greg's article on fishing west bay.

[plugger]

All the above and if you want to ramp up the learning curve faster, I'd recommend a booked trip with one of the guides on the site to show you how they work what lures in what conditions... good luck !!