Winter brings crystal-clear water and slower fish. But bass still hunt — especially around structure and warmer outflows. Keep it subtle, slow and natural.
🎯 Recommended Lure Type:
Soft plastic paddle tails OR slow-sinking hard lures
✅ Why it Works in These Conditions:
- Bass hug structure in harbours and creeks
- Clear water = smaller, natural-coloured lures
- Cold = slower retrieve, subtle tail action
- Less tide = short casts still reach hotspots
💷 Best Lures by Budget:
- £ – Budget Option
→ DWEE 5Pcs Fishing Lures
Works well on light jig heads, perfect for twitchy slow retrieves. - ££ – Mid‑Range Option
→ Rapala X-Rap Subwalk
Great balance of castability and lifelike swim in cold clear water. - £££ – Premium Option
→ DUO Realis Rozante 77SP
Highly detailed, slow-sinking and perfect for pressured waters.