What bait to use??

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Hi Brian, welcome to BFT! First off we need some more information. Where do you live? This will give us an idea of techniques since each part of the country is a little different. Looks like there is some ice on your pond still. At this time of year use plastics. The Texas worm is a good rig. Also try jigs bounced off the bottom while you retrieve. The cold water will make the bass sluggish is slow presentations will work the best. As the water arms the fish will get more frisky. That is when you will want to speed up your presentation. Use spinner baits, cranks and as early morning try top water baits like poppers and buzz baits. When the water gets murky and the fish can't see the baits then use baits that make noise. Baits with blades like spinner baits will churn the water up and cranks with rattles in them will trigger strikes.
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