Strike King pro Mark Menendez uncovers the secrets to targeting bass in Zone 3 during the month of August.

Menendez shares that the water will be in the upper 80’s and current will be a huge factor. “Fishing will be determined by how much current will be pulled in most lakes,” says Menendez. If fishing in an area where there is no current, Menendez recommends another spot to find bass. “If there’s no current, head to biggest source of natural inflowing water to find resident bass,” he states.

BAIT 1: Strike King Rage Anaconda

If the water is clear, Menendez prefers the Rage Anaconda Double Header Red. In stained water, he switches to Okeechobee Craw. For muddy water, Menendez will favor a Black Blue Flake.

BAIT 2: Strike King KVD Sexy Dawg

Menendez’s choice for clear water is the KVD Sexy Dawg Sexy Shad, while he opts for Bone if the water is stained. He switches to Black Lab if the water is muddy.

BAIT 3: Strike King Ned Ocho 

Menendez opts for the Ned Ocho Green Pumpkin in clear water, and switches to a Crawdaddy if the water is stained.

BAIT 4: Strike King 10” Rage Thumper

If the water is clear, he will throw a Rage Thumper Green Pumpkin, while more stained water calls for a Plum. Menendez prefers Junebug in low-vis or muddy water.

BAIT 5: Strike King 6.5" Finesse Worm

Menendez opts for the FInesse Worm Dirt in clear water. If the water is stained, he will throw Plum and will switch to a Black if the water is muddy.