Cold Front Crushers — Swimbaits That Still Slay

When the temps drop and bass get sluggish, smart anglers don’t hang up the big baits—they slow them down and cash in. Here’s how to crush the cold front bite with Bigfoot Zombie Custom Lures.

When Cold Fronts Roll In, Don’t Pack It Up

The first big cold snap of the season sends a lot of anglers running for cover. But while others are sipping coffee and scrolling fishing memes, the fish are still out there—just acting a little different.
Cold fronts don’t shut the bite off; they just change the rules. Bass slide deeper, chase slower, and key in on easy meals. That’s where realistic swimbaits and glides shine.

Slow It Down and Size It Right

In colder water, bass don’t want to burn calories chasing fast food. This is when your 5” and 7” Shad Glides, Gill Glides, or Bass Swimbaits can outfish smaller, faster baits.
Keep your retrieve slow and steady—let that natural body roll and tail thump do the work. A few pauses or subtle twitches can trigger even the laziest lunker into striking.

Pro Tip: On those bluebird days after a front, downsize to a 5” model or switch to a Pin Point Shad for a tighter, subtle glide. It’ll mimic the struggling shad that bass love to ambush.

Colorways That Crush the Cold

When visibility drops or the sun’s low, you want colors that stand out but still look natural. Here are proven picks for November:

  • 🩶 Gizzard Shad – For clear water and sunny days.

  • 🎣 Crappie – Perfect match for late-fall forage.

  • 🟢 Bluegill – Great around grass edges and laydowns.

  • 🔴 Zombie Pattern – When you want a reaction bite.

Switch up colorways as fronts pass—bass see the world differently when the pressure shifts.

Where to Throw ‘Em

  • Points & secondary drops: Bass use these as ambush spots when the barometer rises.

  • Grass lines: Work your bait just over the top of dying grass in 3–6 feet of water.

  • Creek mouths: Baitfish pile up here as temps fall—so do hungry bass.

If you’ve got forward-facing sonar, watch how fish react to the bait’s glide and adjust your cadence. Sometimes one slow roll through the zone is all it takes.

Bigfoot’s Cold-Front Arsenal

Bigfoot Boudreaux doesn’t hibernate when it’s chilly—he’s slinging baits that move water and tempt giants.
Check out the Cold Front Collection featuring:

  • 7” Shad Glide (Gizzard Shad pattern)

  • 5” Gill Swimbait (Crappie colorway)

  • Pin Point Shad — subtle glide for cold, clear water

  • Rat Plopper — when surface temps stay in the 50s

Final Cast

Cold fronts don’t have to mean cold fishing. The key is confidence and cadence—slower, smoother, and more lifelike. Keep your rod tip low, watch your line, and get ready for that thump that warms you right up.

Because around here, we don’t fear the cold…
We crush it.

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