Strike King pro Clark Wendlandt shares his insights on fishing in Zone 2 during the month of October.
Throughout Zone 2, October represents a true transition for fish as weather begins to change, and water begins to cool. Fish will often be moving from one area to another, and patterns will work one day and not the next. Throughout October, it is important to be versatile and tie on an arsenal of diverse lures to track down how fish are responding to current conditions.
If the water is clear, Wendlandt prefers Natural Shad. In stained or muddy water, he switches to TN Shad 2.0.
Wendlandt chooses the KVD Sexy Dawg Hard Knock because it’s a premium, “walk- the-dog” topwater lure with great action.
Wendlandt likes to Texas rig the Rage Bug for flipping.
Wendlandt’s choice for clear water is Green Pumpkin, while he opts for Blue Craw if the water is stained. In muddy or low-vis water, he will pick up a Summer Craw Bug.
Wendlandt Texas rigs the Rage Bug to get down deep into cover.
For the Strike King ½ oz or 5/8 oz Thunder Cricket Vibrating Jig with a Blade Minnow trailer, Wendlandt opts for Green Pumpkin in clear water, and switches to White if the water is stained.
Ideal choice when fish are chasing baitfish around vegetation. The Blade Minnow trailer allows efficient movement through grass.
