Hey mate,im no expert but i have only caught a couple of bass on surface lures in the warmer months. I have heard alot of people say they are deeper in winter and closer to the brackish water when its colder, they also say to use deep diver lures in the cold or up closer to the weed on the banks. I have been tring a fair bit this winter with surface lures without a singe strike or even a swirl, only got them on jackals so far this winter and thats been a struggle to. Be good to see if anyone else throws in some ideas ,need the advice myself.
cheers
geoff