During the winter and cold early spring, the bite can be tough. A bait that works well in the cold is a spade tail grub. The grub's tail is triangular and looks like a digging spade. Fished on a light ball head jig, the bait is fished on the bottom with light line. Let the grub fall to the bottom and gently pull in a little line. This causes the tail to rise above the head and it resembles a feeding baitfish. Gently shake the rod to make the tail move up and down. Very authentic looking and easy prey.