By Skipper Mark
How important is retrieve speed in cold water? Some anglers may tell you they fish just as fast in winter as they do in spring. However, most successful cold-water anglers will tell you slowing down the presentation is the best.
Biologist and experienced anglers agree bass will not normally chase a lure in water much colder than 50 degrees. An exception to this would be when bass move up to shallower water after a few warm days, and after a warm rain. As a rule of thumb, it is best to slow down your presentation during the winter months.