Strike King pro Keith Combs highlights the typical water conditions in Zone 2 during the month of January.
“The water will be cold and stained with temperatures in the mid-50s,” shares Combs. “I recommend fishing in submerged grass or rock to find the most bass this month,” concludes Combs.
If the water is clear, Combs prefers Chartreuse Blue Glimmer. In stained water, he switches to Green Pumpkin. For muddy water, Combs favors Fire Craw.
He also ties on a Blade Minnow Pearl. An ideal choice when fish are chasing baitfish around vegetation. The Blade Minnow trailer allows efficient movement through grass.
His choice for clear water and stained water is TN Shad 2.0, while he opts for Rayburn Red Craw if the water is muddy.
While the Red Eyed Shad is already one of the most popular rattlebaits available, the Tungsten 2-Tap elevated this crankbait to the next level. Emitting more noise and vibration than the original, the Red Eyed Shad Tungsten 2-Tap is a guaranteed choice on Combs’ boat deck for cold- weather fishing.
He opts for TN Shad 2.0 in clear water, and switches to Chili Craw if the water is stained. In muddy water, Combs favors Fire Craw.
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.
