Strike King pro Mark Menendez recommends that anglers use run and gun tactics in Zone 3 for the month of October, as bass are scattered relating to shad and/or wind.
Menendez favors Pro TN Shad 2.0 in clear water and picks up a Sexy Shad 2.0 when the water is stained. Pro Siren is his go-to when fishing in low-vis conditions.
The new KVD J300 Deep Sinking Jerkbait allows you to fish a jerkbait in depths that no other jerkbait can get to. Watch it sink down on your forward-facing sonar until it gets to the depth you desire, then start ripping it back to the boat and watch the fish go crazy. The jerkbait is weighted perfectly to sink nearly 0.5-feet per second and maintains the amazing erratic action of the standard KVD 300 Deep Jerkbait.
He opts for White in clear water and Black in stained or muddy water.
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 Skip'N Buzz features a 4/0 hook positioned perfectly to not hinder the baits skipping ability while maintaining maximum hook ups. Pair with a Rage Toad trailer for the perfect set up.
If the water is clear, Menendez prefers the Blue Shad. In stained water, he switches to the Chartreuse/White. For muddy water, Menedez will favor a Super Chartreuse.
The Raz-R-Blade™ high RPM blades on The Burner allow the bait to be burned right under the surface to prevent blow out.
Menendez picks up a TN Shad 2.0 for clear water, while he opts for Bone if the water is stained. In muddy or low-vis water, he reached for Black Lab.
Menendez chooses the KVD Sexy Dawg Hard Knock because it’s a premium, “walk-the-dog” topwater lure with great action.
He opts for the Chrome Blue in clear water, and switches to Oyster if the water is stained.
The Red Eyed Shad has incredible action, premium hooks, 3D eyes, and free-floating rattles.
If the water is clear, Menendez will throw a Sexy Shad, while more stained water calls for a White. He chooses a Black for muddy water.
The Tour Grade Buzzbait is made with premium components, such as a sculpted quick-planing head and an exclusive Gamakatsu® hook, making it a go-to in Menendez’s line up.
He opts for Pearl in clear water. If the water is stained or muddy, he will throw the Hot Chartreuse.
With a unique and exclusive tail design, the Rage Grub provides anglers with a custom, hi-grade soft bait with superior action.
