One degree in water temperature can make a huge difference. Fishing with cold-water lures, like a jig and trailer, on the shaded banks just might land that trophy youâre looking for. During the winter months, you may read a lot of articles about jigs and spinnerbaits, and how to use them for cold-water bass. Both lures do well as the jig and the spinnerbait are similar in design and use similar techniques when fishing them. The difference between the two is the spinner blade and the attaching wire.