Alot of us Bass Fisherman,myself included,spend our winter months contemplating our previous season and researching stuff we did,baits we threw and didnt throw or try.

We set up a game plan for what we might want to try the next time we have a chance to get on the water.

Now heres my dilemma. I have researched and asked questions here concerning different new baits and techniques and such,but I dont know where to start.

Last year I became comfortable with a Spinnerbait,and now have great confidence in them.

The year before I tried Baby Brush hogs and Dropshots(I love Dropshot fishing),and I now have confidence throwing those as well. The year before that,I just got started Bass fishing and was learning with Senko's. Well you know...Those are a no brainer,and thusly im Hooked on Bass Fishing since throwing them.

This year I cant decide what I want to try. Ive got the thoughts of Beaver style baits ,crankbaits and Rattle Traps running through my mind. Then I want to also give the "spawn" a try if I get out there at the right time.

How do you all decide what your going to throw or try in the new season?

If you are having trouble picking which "new" technique to try I suggest letting the season tell you! For example:

Spring: traps. I think spring is great for throwing traps.

Summer: deep cranks. Great summer bait.

Fall:  Jerk baits

Just an idea to get you started.

I haven't picked up a Fishing Facts magazine in over a decade, yet I recall they used to have a slogan that they printed on T-Shirts and sold.  I think it was a Buck Perry quote.

"The fish are deep or shallow or somewhere in between."  Pick one to start and go from there.