I always look at the water that i am fishing and find areas that you would fish in the summer (deeper cuts and drops) then choose a big bait. I really like to throw baitsmith swimbaits or hudds this time of the year. Choose bait your size depending on the size of the fishing in your body or water, 2-4 pounder are main size throw a 6" baitsmith or hudd, 4-10 use the big stuff 8" hudds and the 9.5" magnum trout by baitsmith. I would also recomend reeling them as slow as you can, and try throwing jigs fish in he winter time some reason always eat a jig!!
Hope this helps man and tight lines ;D