Strike King pro Clark Wendlandt highlights typical bass patterns in Zone 2 during November.
With water temperatures in the 60s, Wendlandt encourages anglers to drop a line near rocky shorelines and in vegetation. November is also the time when anglers will notice fish transitioning from their summer patterns. You can find them on main lake points, and you can also begin to track fish moving into creeks chasing baitfish.
Wendlandt’s choice for clear water is Green Pumpkin or White, while he opts for White or Black if the water is stained. In muddy water, Wendlandt prefers White.
Strike King’s Skip’N Buzz is specifically built to help anglers target out-of-reach fish in places where few baits will go. The Super Toad trailer is perfect for fishing around shallow cover for the optimal buzzbait pairing. For a slimmer profile, try a Rage Swimmer on the Skip’N Buzz.
He opts for Natural Shad in clear water, and switches to TN Shad 2.0 if the water is stained. In muddy water, he throws Chartreuse Perch.
The curved bill of the 3XD causes faster and deeper dives, making it a top choice in Wendlandt’s line up.
If the water is clear, he will throw Green Pumpkin, while more stained and muddy water calls for White. He pairs the Thunder Cricket with a Green Pumpkin Blade Minnow trailer.
Thunder Cricket is an ideal choice when fish are chasing baitfish around vegetation. The Blade Minnow trailer allows efficient movement through grass, while some favor a Rage Swimmer or Rage Menace.
He opts for Green Pumpkin Craw in clear water. If the water is stained, he will throw Blue Craw, while he will switch to Watermelon Craw if the water is muddy. He also adds the Green Pumpkin Rage Craw trailer.
Designed to be the ultimate jig for skipping under docks, Strike King Tour Grade Skipping Jig is built with a super strong and sharp Gamakatsu hook for strong hooksets and resistance to bending when fished in hard cover.
Strike King pro Todd Faircloth says November is one of the most productive months for catching bass in Zone 2.
Across the country, air temperatures are dropping, and in Zone 2, water temperatures typically hover in the 60s—ideal conditions for fish to enter their winter feeding pattern. “This is one of the best months of the year for catching numbers of fish,” Faircloth explains.
He suggests focusing on flats and creek channels in larger creek arms. “Concentrate in 3 to 10 feet of water, targeting the outside edges of grass lines or any wood cover,” he advises.
If the water is clear, Faircloth prefers Chrome Blue. In stained water, he switches to Chrome Black. For muddy water, he will favor Gold Black Back.
Known as a “deadly lipless crankbait,” the Red Eyed Shad has incredible action, premium hooks, 3D eyes, and free-floating rattles. Faircloth loves this crankbait because of its ability to cover shallow flats while also being extremely efficient around rocks.
Faircloth’s choice for clear water is Green Gizzard Shad, while he opts for Tennessee Shad if the water is stained. Chartreuse Perch is Faircloth’s choice in low-vis conditions.
Designed to the exact specifications of KVD®, the 1.5 has a unique hunting action because of its squarebill design. It deflects perfectly off of cover and is rattle-free for a silent approach.
He opts for Carolina Chrome in clear water, and switches to Bone if the water is stained. Faircloth chooses Black Lab in muddy water.
Faircloth chooses the KVD Sexy Dawg because it’s a premium, “walk- the-dog” topwater lure with great action. When bass are chasing bait near the surface, he always has one tied on.
If the water is clear, he will throw Crystal Shad, while more stained water calls for Chartreuse Shad. He picks up Pro Citrus Shad in low-vis or muddy conditions.
KVD J300 can dive up to 7-feet and has 3D eyes, premium black nickel hooks, and increased castability for lethal action. Anglers from coast to coast keep the J300 on the boat deck this time of year.
He opts for Blue Gizzard in clear water. If the water is stained, he will throw Sexy Shad, while he will switch to Blue Back Chartreuse if the water is muddy.
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.
