Strike King pro Todd Faircloth shares his favorite fishing spot in Zone 2 during July.

“In Zone 2 in July, mostly all of the fish are in their typical summertime routine,” Faircloth says. With water temperatures in the 90’s, Faircloth has a few key areas that he recommends. “Fish will be relating to the outside edge grass lines. They will also be relating to offshore humps and ridges that have stumps and brush piles,” shares Faircloth. But for Faircloth, there is one location that he feels is the most productive during July – main lake. “I like to concentrate my efforts fishing the main lake at this time,” he concludes.

BAIT 1: Strike King Rage Cut-R Worm

If the water is clear, Faircloth prefers Red Bug. In stained water, he switches to June Bug. For muddy water, Faircloth will favor Black Blue Flake.

The Rage flange on the tail of the Cut-R Worm causes increased action and has the fastest tail flicker rate on the market. The Rage Cut-R Worm is perfect for flipping and pitching or Texas and Carolina rigging.

BAIT 2: Strike King Tour Grade Slither Rig with Rage Menace trailer

Faircloth’s choice for clear water is Blue Craw, while he opts for Black Blue Flake if the water is stained or muddy.

When you want to get into the nastiest cover where jigs won't go, turn to the Strike King Tour Grade Tungsten Slither Rig. This innovative rig features a modified tungsten weight with skirt collar, chip-resistant powder-coat paint, and a premium, soft-cut, silicone skirt designed to punch through matted grass, pads, and other types of heavy cover.

BAIT 3: Strike King Pro Model 6XD Crankbait

He opts for Summer Sexy Shad in clear water, and switches to Gizzard Shad if the water is stained.

This legendary lure set the standard for deep diving crankbaits. The 6XD is constantly utilized by Faircloth when fish are holding off humps and deep cover.

BAIT 4: Strike King KVD Zeus Worm

If the water is clear, he will throw Melon Bug, while more stained or muddy water calls for June Bug. 

The Zeus Worm is developed with the advanced Perfect Plastics pouring system to create vivid, strike-enticing colors and features an unmistakable tail action that mimics swimming baitfish, driving bass wild. The body is sectioned, so that anglers can easily downsize to a 7-inch worm without losing any of the life-like action of the tail.

BAIT 5: Strike King Sexy Spoon

He opts for Neon Shad in clear water.  If the water is stained or muddy, he will throw Chartreuse Shad.

Made to emulate dying bait fish, the flutter and fall of the Sexy Spoon is incredible. Best when fished around submerged brush, muscle beds, or deep grass and vegetation.