Strike King pro Mark Menendez breaks down what to expect in Zone 3 this January.
Menendez expects the water temperatures to be in the 38 to 45 degree range this month. He reveals his top lure picks to help you stay ahead of the game in these chilly conditions.
If the water is clear, Menendez prefers Summer Sexy Shad. In stained water, he switches to Oyster. For muddy water, Menendez will favor Clown.
Diving up to 11-feet, the KVD J300 Deep has increased castability, 3D eyes, and premium black nickel hooks for lethal action.
Menendez picks up Sexy Shad when fishing in clear conditions and utilizes Pro Bone in stained water. His favorite for muddy water is Strobe Shad.
The new KVD J300 Deep Sinking Jerkbait allows you to fish a jerkbait in depths that no other jerkbait can get to. 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.
Menendez’s choice for clear water is Chartreuse Sexy Shad, while he opts for Bully if the water is stained. In muddy water, Menendez reaches for Chili Craw.
A small-bodied deep diver, the Series 3 is designed to enhance castability, thus reaching maximum depths.
He opts for Green Tomato in clear water, and switches to Powder Blue Back Chartreuse if the water is stained.
A medium-sized body with a wider wobble and an oversized bill to deflect off cover. The Series 4 is great for medium depth, heavy cover applications and dirty water.
