We've been working on that cold water fishing pattern hard the last...well, too many years living here in the northeast, trying to get better in that sub 40 degree water temp. We've been very successful with it the last few years and have had quite a few people ask what our go-to's are for this time of the year. Threw together a video going over our top 3 choices for both largemouth and smallmouth in 45 degree or colder water, would love to hear what you guys think!

Or, for those that would rather not watch the video, these are our go to choices.
Smallies: 1) Finesse jigs 2) Blade bait 3) Damiki rig
Largies: 1) Spiderjig/jigs 2) Jerkbait 3) Ned rig

Let's hear it, YOUR top 3 choices for each. I know I'll get some light heat about not having a hair jig specifically stated in OUR top 3, but it's OUR top 3. Not THE top 3 based on a census or something . I've been working the hair jig more and more but I still don't have anywhere near the same success with it that many others do.