Strike King pro Jay Przekurat lets us in on the most important factor when fishing in Zone 6 during August – temperature.

“For the month of August in Zone 6 you can expect pretty much one thing for the entire month – this is the warmest time of the year for the entire zone,” shares Przekurat. Increased temperatures cause increased appetites so during August, bass are on the hunt for food. “Every bass that swims will be in full out summer mode. Whether that’s deep or shallow, this is the time of year that their metabolism is the highest and they’re ready to eat,” says Przekurat.

Przekurat suggests paying close attention to your bait and finding some form of structure when going after bass in August. “Whether it’s deep bait or shallow bait, that’s the only thing I try and find. Combine both bait with some sort of structure like boulders, grass, sand, or gravel, and you have a recipe for success,” Przekurat advises.

Przekurat concludes with one crucial piece of advice: “Don’t let the hot weather scare you away from the bass fishing this time of year because it can be some of the best you’ll experience!”

BAIT 1: Strike King Baby Z-Too

If the water is clear, Przekurat prefers the Baby Z-Too Green Pumpkin. In stained water, he switches to Arkansas Shiner. For muddy water, he will favor The Deal.

BAIT 2: Strike King Rage Bug

Przekurat’s choice for clear water is the Rage Bug Green Pumpkin, while he opts for Summer Craw if the water is stained. In muddy water, he picks up a Junebug.

BAIT 3: Strike King KVD Sexy Frog

He opts for the KVD Sexy Frog Green Pumpkin Gill in clear water, and switches to a Black if the water is stained.

BAIT 4: Strike King Thunder Cricket Vibrating Jig with Blade Minnow trailer

If the water is clear, he will throw a Blue Craw Thunder Cricket with a Blade Minnow trailer. In stained water, he switches to Black Blue. In muddy water, Przekurat reaches for Bruiser.

BAIT 5: Strike King 5" Ocho

He opts for the Ocho in Green Pumpkin in clear water. If the water is stained, he will throw the Blue Craw, while he will switch to a Black Blue Flake if the water is muddy.