Strike King pro Mark Davis focuses on some typical patterns in Zone 3 during February.
“Clear water between 45 to 55 degrees should be expected in Zone 3 during this time of the year,” shares Davis. “Look for bass at main lake points, humps, creek channels, and swing banks,” advises Davis.
If the water is clear, Davis prefers Bully. In stained water, he switches to Denny Brauer Craw. For muddy water, Davis will favor Chartreuse Belly Craw.
Deep diving crankbaits are common, but the unique curved bills of the XD series allow the bait to dive deeper and faster, changing the deep diving crankbait game forever.
His choice for clear water is Green Pumpkin Craw, while he opts for Black and Blue if the water is stained. When fishing in muddy water, Davis grabs Texas Craw. He pairs the Strike King ¾ oz Tour Grade Football Jig with a Green Pumpkin Menace Grub trailer.
The ultimate jig for deep water fishing – the Tour Grade Football Jig has a football-shaped head that gives a better feel of terrain and helps the bait stand on the bottom.
He opts for Clear AYU in clear water, and switches to Chartreuse Shad if the water is stained. Davis picks up Chrome AYU in low-vis conditions.
Diving up to 7-feet, the KVD J300 has increased castability, 3D eyes, and premium black nickel hooks for lethal action. This bait excels in Zone 3, but anglers from coast to coast keep the J300 on the boat deck this time of year.
