February Zone 4

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 KVD Sexy Dawg
Strike King KVD J300

 

BAIT 1: Strike King KVD J300

 

If the water is clear, Bohannan prefers the Pro Blue. In stained water, he switches to the Natural Shad. For muddy water, Bohannan will favor a Pro Bone.

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.

Mark Rose Lil Ledge Spoon
Strike King Rage Swimmer

 

BAIT 2: Strike King Rage Swimmer

 

Bohannan’s choice for clear water is the Ghost Shad, while he opts for Electric Shad if the water is stained. Bohannan grabs a Pearl Flash when fishing in muddy water.

With a unique and exclusive tail design, the Rage Swimmer provides anglers with a custom, hi-grade soft bait with superior action. 

 

Pro Model Series 3 Crankbait
Strike King Red Eyed Shad

 

BAIT 3: Strike King Red Eyed Shad

 

He opts for the Chrome Black in clear water, and switches to a Delta Red if the water is stained. Fire Craw is Bohannan’s choice in low-vis conditions.

Bohannan favors this crankbait because of its efficiency in covering shallow flats while also being great around rocks. The Red Eyed Shad has incredible action, premium hooks, 3D eyes, and free-floating rattles.

 

Mark Rose Lil Ledge Spoon
Strike King Series 3XD Crankbait

Bait 4: Strike King Series 3XD Crankbait

 

If the water is clear, he will throw a Phantom Watermelon Red Craw, while more stained water calls for a Chartreuse Blue Back Splatter. In muddy conditions, Bohannan opts for the Chili Craw.

The 3XD dives to around 10-feet and is ideal for deflecting off deeper structure as fish make their way back into shallower flats.

Strike King 3XD
Strike King KVD 1.5 Deep

 

BAIT 5: Strike King KVD 1.5 Deep

 

He opts for Brown Craw in clear water.  If the water is stained, he will throw the Blue Craw, while he will switch to a Delta Red if the water is muddy.

The KVD 1.5 is perfect for shallow water, power fishing. The squarebill design and unique “hunting” action will constantly emit erratic movement while still running true.

 

 

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