Strike King and Lew’s pro Bill Lowen articulates his strategy for finding bass in Zone 4 during May.
Lowen shares than an important factor when tracking down bass in May – pay attention to the moon phases. “This to me is the most important time of the year to pay attention to the moon phases. This will have a major effect on the spawn, typically around the full and new moons,” offers Lowen.
He also suggests that anglers start concentrating on shallow spawning pockets and places with shallow water cover because bass will be in all three stages during May in Zone 4 – pre-spawn, spawning, and post spawn. Lowen reminds anglers to “concentrate on the shallow water cover and just remember you can't go shallow enough!”
If the water is clear, Lowen prefers Green Pumpkin. In stained water, he switches between Green Pumpkin, California Craw, and Black and Blue. For muddy water, Lowen will favor Black and Blue.
Lowen fishes the Game Hawg on a Lew’s 7’6” Magnum Heavy Custom Speed Stick, pairing it with a Lew’s custom SLP 7.5:1 baitcast reel. He fishes the Game Hawg rig on 17-20 lb fluorocarbon line.
Lowen’s choice for clear water is Green Pumpkin or White, while he opts for Green Pumpkin, California Craw, and Black and Blue if the water is stained.
He keeps it consistent with the Lew’s 7’6” magnum heavy custom speed stick and the Lew’s Custom SLP 7.5:1 baitcast reel using 17-20 lb fluorocarbon line.
The Thunder Cricket is Lowen‘s top choice when fishing in shallow cover, laydowns, docks, and grass flats. He opts for Green Pumpkin in clear water, and switches to Black and Blue or White if the water is stained.
Lowen throws the Thunder Cricket on a Lew’s 7’ Signature Series Rod and a Team Lew’s Light 6.5:1 baitcast reel He spools the combo with 20 lb fluorocarbon line.
