SC Cold weather Bass Fishing: Greetings Fellow Fisher Persons!!! I live in SC and fish a lake of decent size. The temp is about 46 degrees and the fish are deep 30-55 ft. I would like...

Jgarner111 Loc: Lake Blalock, SC

Greetings Fellow Fisher Persons!!!
I live in SC and fish a lake of decent size. The temp is about 46 degrees and the fish are deep 30-55 ft.
I would like some suggestions for how to fish this lake for Bass, Crappie in this time of the year... I’ve tried crank bait, hard baits, plastic worms of various Colors, Shad plastics in Ghost white, watermelon Chartreuse, etc. Anybody want to share their secrets... I could use some suggestions... and I do have a pontoon!!!
Many thanks!!!

Ben Bragg Loc: Dayton Ohio

Try vertical jigging with flutter spoons of jigging spoons.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Jgarner111 wrote:

Greetings Fellow Fisher Persons!!!
I live in SC and fish a lake of decent size. The temp is about 46 degrees and the fish are deep 30-55 ft.
I would like some suggestions for how to fish this lake for Bass, Crappie in this time of the year... I’ve tried crank bait, hard baits, plastic worms of various Colors, Shad plastics in Ghost white, watermelon Chartreuse, etc. Anybody want to share their secrets... I could use some suggestions... and I do have a pontoon!!!
Many thanks!!!

Hey J, If jigging with spoons doesn't work try a weighted Salt Tube, or a dropshot rig.

Jgarner111 Loc: Lake Blalock, SC

Great advice! Any particular color you recommend???

NoCal Steve Loc: Dunnigan, CA

Is your water clear or stained? At 46 degrees my two best Winter tips will apply though. #1 Find the fish #2 Slow your fishing way down then, slow down even more. Well, I guess a number 3 is important, many bites will feel like your rod is getting heavy. Don't expect the same bite you get in warm water.

Jgarner111 Loc: Lake Blalock, SC

Great advice, I get too anxious when fishing and tend to fish too fast. I’ll try to remember these fish are close to being frozen at these temps...thanks Steve!!!!

NoCal Steve Loc: Dunnigan, CA

Jgarner111 wrote:

Great advice, I get too anxious when fishing and tend to fish too fast. I’ll try to remember these fish are close to being frozen at these temps...thanks Steve!!!!

Your welcome. It's very hard for me to do. After my youngest son catches a couple of fish he makes me sit on my hands until I slow down. Lol

Gordon Loc: Charleston South Carolina

[quote=Jgarner111]Greetings Fellow Fisher Persons!!!
I live in SC and fish a lake of decent size. The temp is about 46 degrees and the fish are deep 30-55 ft.
I would like some suggestions for how to fish this lake for Bass, Crappie in this time of the year... I’ve tried crank bait, hard baits, plastic worms of various Colors, Shad plastics in Ghost white, watermelon Chartreuse, etc. Anybody want to share their secrets... I could use some suggestions... and I do have a pontoon!!!
Many thanks

How does that lake compare to Lake Bowen?

Jgarner111 Loc: Lake Blalock, SC

Lake Blalock is comparable to Lake Bowen but without the jet ski and everybody pulling something. It’s very restrictive so it is a great experience. Pontoons are limited to 40hps, and small craft are limited to 30hps. It is listed to be over 700’ deep, but I can’t find that... 17-55 ‘ seems average. Three seasons the fishing is great with Large & Small mouth Bass, Crapie, Cats and bait fish... All in all, I prefer this lake over Bowen!!!

Gordon Loc: Charleston South Carolina

Thanks J, I pass over Bowen going to the inlaws house in Hendersonville but never heard of Lake Blalock. Good luck on your fishing. Gordon

NoCal Steve Loc: Dunnigan, CA

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Jgarner111 wrote:

Greetings Fellow Fisher Persons!!! br I live in SC... (show quote)

Gordo, go to the youtube channel TacticalBassin. Last week Tim and Matt posted two new videos fishing Lake Chica(something) in Tennessee. Water temp was 46. They go over all kinds of different baits, presentations and areas winter bass prefer. I'd bet money you'll find it to be helpful.

NoCal Steve Loc: Dunnigan, CA

Gordon wrote:

Thanks J, I pass over Bowen going to the inlaws house in Hendersonville but never heard of Lake Blalock. Good luck on your fishing. Gordon

Whoops! Sorry Gordo missed the quote line so thought you were asking.

Jakestake83 Loc: Mooresville NC

I'm in Nc but the conditions are nearly the same. Best technique this time of year is to troll with carolina rigs deep using a 3/4 ounce weight wit 4 ft leader. Troll as slow as possible (1/2 MPH) or slower using live shiners that should be available at bait stores. Slow is the secret. With this rig you should be able to get the bait down to about 20 feet or more.

Gordon Loc: Charleston South Carolina

NoCal Steve wrote:

Whoops! Sorry Gordo missed the quote line so thought you were asking.

Im going to look anyway. Thanks Steve

Gordon Loc: Charleston South Carolina

Jakestake83 wrote:

I'm in Nc but the conditions are nearly the same. Best technique this time of year is to troll with carolina rigs deep using a 3/4 ounce weight wit 4 ft leader. Troll as slow as possible (1/2 MPH) or slower using live shiners that should be available at bait stores. Slow is the secret. With this rig you should be able to get the bait down to about 20 feet or more.

Good info Jake. Thanks for sharing .