We caught up with Todd Faircloth in Florida where he shared the baits he trusts the most in windy conditions with heavy cover.
You can cover a lot of water with the Strike King Thunder Cricket, and you can maintain contact with it. I like to pair it with the Strike King Rage Menace Grub as a trailer when it’s windy out.
Everyone always knows that a spinnerbait will perform well in the wind. I like the 3/8oz Burner Spinnerbait, with a Colorado and a Willow leaf blade on in. A spinnerbait is always your friend in the wind, especially in those higher weights.
One bait some people might not consider to be a good windy bait is the bullet weight. In Florida where you’re punching mats, this bait will compact the mats and make them a bit tougher. I like to turn to a punching rig with a 1.5oz Tour Grade Tungsten Bullet Weight, paired with a Rage Punch Bug. A big heavy weight will get the job done.
