December Zone 1

Zone 1 – December

Strike King pro Denny Brauer highlights common winter patterns and what that means for finding bass in Zone 1 during the month of December.

“As the water temperatures are in the 50’s and 60’s and continue to cool down, deeper water becomes your focus,” shares Brauer. Looking for cover in shallow waters is key, according to Brauer. “Also, focus on heavy cover on shallow lakes with wood and vegetation. I really like this winter mode fishing as it yields some of my largest bass every year,” Brauer says. As a final tip, Brauer says to “keep your eyes open for diving birds and wintertime schooling activity.”

1/2-3/4 oz Denny Brauer Structure Jig
STRIKE KING 1/2-3/4 oz. Denny Brauer Structure Jig

 

BAIT 1: Strike King 1/2-3/4 oz. Denny Brauer Structure Jig with Rage Chunk trailer

If the water is clear, Brauer prefers his jig in Green Pumpkin with Rage Chunk trailer. In stained water, he switches to Peanut Butter Bug. For muddy water, Brauer will favor Black Blue.

The design of Strike King's Denny Brauer Structure Jig shape and weedguard angle reduce hang-ups while the wide footprint of the head helps increase your feel of the bottom.

Strike King 4” Rage Denny Brauer Craw

 

BAIT 2: Strike King 4” Rage Denny Brauer Craw

 

Brauer likes to Carolina rig the Rage Denny Brauer Craw with ¾ oz Tour Grade Carolina weight.

Brauer’s choice for clear water is Green Pumpkin, while he opts for Summer Craw if the water is stained. Brauer reaches for Black Blue in muddy water.

The Strike King Rage Denny Brauer Craw is perfect for colder water temperatures or when bass just aren’t looking for a fast-paced action. Its streamlined design allows it to easily get in and out of cover, and its ribbed body and claws slow its descent to maximize time in the strike zone. 

KVD Sexy Dawg Topwater
Strike King 4.75” Rage Swimmer

 

BAIT 3: Strike King 4.75” Rage Swimmer

 

Brauer likes to rig the 4.75” Rage Swimmer on a Tour Grade spinnerhead.

He opts for Ghost Shad in clear water, and switches to Electric Shad if the water is stained. In muddy water, Brauer reaches for Sexy Shad.

Designed to provoke an immediate reaction, the Rage Swimmer has a sleek nose cone and softly ribbed body closely replicate the contours found in nature, and its thin, pancake-like tail pumps out frantic vibrations at any speed.

 

 

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STRIKE KING 4” KVD Dream Shot

BAIT 4: Strike King 4” KVD Dream Shot

Brauer prefers to rig the KVD Dream Shot on a ½ oz. Tour Grade Drop Shot weight.

If the water is clear, he will throw Dirt, while more stained water calls for KVD Magic. In low-vis conditions, Brauer grabs Morning Dawn.

Molded from super-soft plastic, the KVD Dream Shot features a hinged tail section that quivers and shakes at the slightest movement of your rod tip. Extremely lifelike feel and action – a deadly choice for any dropshot rig.

Strike King Rage Swimmer
Strike King 4” Rodent

 

BAIT 5: Strike King 4” Rodent

He opts for Double Header Red in clear water. If the water is stained, he will throw June Bug, while he will switch to Black Blue Flake if the water is muddy.

Strike King's KVD Perfect Plastics Rodents are enhanced with real coffee bean granules and coffee bean oil to give the tubes an earthy tinge and a naturally strong scent/taste that big bass are eager to slurp up. 

 

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