Strike King pro Clark Wendlandt highlights typical bass patterns in Zone 2 during November.
With water temperatures in the 60's, Wendlandt encourages anglers to drop a line near rocky shorelines and in vegetation. November is also the time when anglers will notice fish transitioning from their summer patterns. You can find them on main lake points, and you can also begin to track fish moving into creeks chasing baitfish.
If the water is clear, Wendlandt prefers the Natural Shad. In stained water, he switches to the TN Shad 2.0. For muddy water, Wendlandt will favor a Chartreuse Perch.
The KVD 1.5 is perfect for shallow water, power fishing. The squarebill design and unique “hunting” action will constantly emit erratic movement while still running true.
Wendlandt’s choice for clear water is the Green Pumpkin or White, while he opts for White or Black if the water is stained. In muddy water, Wendlandt prefers the White.
Strike King’s Skip’N Buzz is specifically built to help anglers target out-of-reach fish in places where few baits will go. The Super Toad trailer is perfect for fishing around shallow cover for the optimal buzzbait pairing. For a slimmer profile, try a Rage Swimmer on the Skip’N Buzz.
He opts for the Natural Shad in clear water, and switches to a TN Shad 2.0 if the water is stained.
The curved bill of the 3XD causes faster and deeper dives, making it a top choice in Wendlandt’s line up.
If the water is clear, he will throw a Green Pumpkin, while more stained and muddy water calls for White.
Thunder Cricket is an ideal choice when fish are chasing baitfish around vegetation. The Blade Minnow trailer allows efficient movement through grass, while some favor a Rage Swimmer or Rage Menace.
He opts for Green Pumpkin Craw with a Rage Craw Trailer in clear water. If the water is stained, he will throw the Blue Craw, while he will switch to a Watermelon Craw if the water is muddy.
Designed to be the ultimate jig for skipping under docks, Strike King Tour Grade Skipping Jig is built with a super strong and sharp Gamakatsu hook for strong hooksets and resistance to bending when fished in hard cover.
Strike King pro Todd Faircloth lets us in on his favorite spots to fish in Zone 2 to catch more bass in November.
With the colder weather approaching, water temperatures will drop into the 60s in November, Faircloth shares. “This is one of the best months of the year for catching numbers of fish in Zone 2,” says Faircloth. Where do anglers find more fish in Zone 2? “Fish the flats and creek channels in the larger creek arms with concentration on the 3-10 ft. range,” advises Faircloth.
Faircloth concludes with one last tip – “Fish the outside edge grass lines or any wood cover.”
If the water is clear, Faircloth prefers the Chrome Blue. In stained water, he switches to the Chrome Black. For muddy water, Faircloth will favor a Gold Black Back.
The Red Eyed Shad has incredible action, premium hooks, 3D eyes, and free-floating rattles.
Faircloth’s choice for clear water is the Green Gizzard Shad, while he opts for Tennessee Shad if the water is stained. In muddy water, Faircloth reaches for Chartreuse Perch.
The KVD 1.5 is perfect for shallow water, power fishing. The squarebill design and unique “hunting” action will constantly emit erratic movement while still running true.
He opts for the Chrome in clear water, and switches to Bone if the water is stained.
Faircloth chooses the KVD Sexy Dawg because it’s a premium, “walk-the-dog” topwater lure with great action. When bass are chasing bait near the surface, he always has one tied on.
If the water is clear, he will throw a Crystal Shad, while more stained water calls for a Chartreuse Shad.
KVD J200 is a lethal choice when fish are suspended over cover.
He opts for Blue Gizzard Shad in clear water. If the water is stained, he will throw the Sexy Shad, while he will switch to Blue Back Chartreuse if the water is muddy.
A medium-sized body with a wider wobble and an oversized bill to deflect off cover. The Series 4 is great for medium depth, heavy cover applications and dirty water.
