Winter Smallmouth Love River Pockets! ❄️

As water temps drop, bass move into slower bank-side pockets and back eddies where they can rest and let the current bring food to them. Target these areas with a hair jig, fish it slow along the bottom, and use light line for better sensitivity. Give each pocket 15–30 minutes — you might be surprised how productive winter fishing can be! 🎣.. read more Editorial Staff Feb 16th, 2026
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