Strike King pro Mark Davis has a few key spots that he recommends in Zone 3 during March.
Davis says he expects for the water temperature to be in the 50- to 60-degree range. “The best spots to fish are secondary points, channel swings, shallow ditches, and drains,” Davis shares.
If the water is clear, Davis prefers the Thunder Cricekt in White with a Menace Grub trailer. In stained water, he switches to the Chartreuse White. For muddy water, Davis will favor a Black Blue.
Changing the game for vibrating jigs, Thunder Cricket has a Jungle-style flipping hook and ultra-stiff, stainless-steel blade for unmistakable movement in the water.
His choice for clear water is the White Silver, while he opts for Chartreuse White if the water is stained. In muddy conditions, Davis opts for the Spot Remover.
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He opts for the Moon Juice in clear water, and switches to a Blue Craw if the water is stained. Davis chooses the Black Blue Flake when fishing in muddy conditions.
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If the water is clear, he will throw a Green Pumpkin, while more stained water calls for a Blue Craw. Black Blue is a go-to for Davis if fishing in muddy water. Davis like to add the Baby Rodent to his Structure Jigs.
The Denny Brauer Baby Structure Jig is aimed at reducing hang ups and increasing hookups. The shape and weedguard angle reduces hang-ups while the wide footprint of the head helps increase your feel of the bottom.
He opts for Moon Juice in clear water. If the water is stained, he will throw the Candy Craw, while he will switch to a Blue Fleck if the water is muddy.
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