ZONE 4 - February
Strike King pro Greg Bohannan recommends the best geographical locations to find bass during the month of February in Zone 4.
Water temperatures are usually in the 40- to 45-degree range in Zone 4 during this time of year, shares Bohannan. “February is when ‘transition’ banks start to play a major role,” he says. “Banks that change from bluffs to chunk rock, and chunk rock to smaller pea gravel style banks will be a great place to start to your search,” Bohannan recommends. “Vertical standing timber in creeks will also play a major role, as will main lake steep banks adjacent to major creeks,” adds Bohannan.
Strike King pro Brent Chapman shares his keys to success in Zone 4 during February.
“February is the start of transition time in Zone 4,” says Chapman. While the water temperature may vary, Chapman expects water temperatures to be in the low to mid 40s. Chapman’s key fishing spot? Channel swing banks. “I look for channel swing banks. Forty-five-degree, rocky swing banks can be key and successful locations to start,” shares Chapman.
Strike King pro Mark Rose highlights typical patterns in Zone 4 during February.
Even with colder temperatures in Zone 4, there are still some great opportunities to catch bass in February. “Water temperatures on average will still be cold, however this is the time of year that if you do get a couple days that are calm and sunny, the bass will get active,” shares Rose.
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