Todd Faircloth shares his secrets to success when fishing in Zone 2 during the month of May.
From California through the Carolinas, it will be post-spawn season during the month of May for most fish, encouraging Faircloth to find 1-10 ft cover when headed out to fish. “I like to fish secondary and main lake points – grass or wood in 1-10 ft.,” shares Faircloth. Finding docks is also a key to catching fish during May in Zone 2. “If the body of water you are fishing has docks, check them early in the morning for shad spawn.”
If the water is clear, Faircloth prefers Clear Sexy Shad. In stained water, he switches to Chrome Sexy Shad.
Faircloth fishes the KVD Splash on a Lew’s Signature Series 7’ medium rod, pairing it with a Lew’s HyperMag 8.3:1 baitcast reel. He fishes the KVD Splash rig on 16 lb monofilament line.
Faircloth's color choice for a 7.5" Zeus Worm in clear water is Plum, while he opts for Junebug if the water is stained. Red Shad is his selection in muddy conditions.
He Texas rigs the worm with a 1/4oz. weight and targets the outside edges of submerged grass lines on large flats in major creeks.
Faircloth pairs the Tour Grade Spinnerbait with a ½ oz double willow trailer. Faircloth’s choice for clear water is Blue Glimmer, while he opts for White Chrome if the water is stained.
He switches to a Lew’s Signature Series 7’1” heavy rod and pairs it with a Lew’s HyperMag 7.5:1 baitcast reel. Faircloth uses 18 lb fluorocarbon when fishing with the Strike King Tour Grade Spinnerbait
This is Faircloth’s top choice when fish are in cover such as grass, wood, or rock. He opts for Sexy Ghost Minnow in clear water, and switches to Crystal Shad if the water is stained.
Faircloth throws the KVD Jerkbait on a Lew’s Signature Series 6’10” medium heavy rod and keeps it consistent with the Team Lew’s Lew’s HyperMag 7.5:1 baitcast reel. He spools the combo with 12 lb fluorocarbon.
