Winter has locked the bass into deeper water, and patience is the name of the game. Most fish are holding around 30-40 feet near rock piles, and they won’t chase much. A slow, methodical approach is the only way to get bit. Dropshots and Texas rigs with natural-colored plastic worms will put a few fish in the boat if worked at a crawl. If you’re looking to change things up, try vertical jigging with spoons or working an ice jig. It’s not fast action, but the fish are there if you put in the time.