Zone 4 – March
Strike King pro Greg Bohannan lets us in on why March is one of his favorite times to fish in Zone 4.
“March is one of my favorite months of the year in our zone!” exclaims Bohannan. Bohannan expects water temperatures to be in the high 40s and 50s and for bass to be transitioning this month in Zone 4. “As the water starts to move into the 50s, the bass really begin to feed to prepare for the spawn. This is the time of year that bass will transition from shad to crawfish,” says Bohannan. When headed out, Bohannan advises that anglers look for the right spot. “The last channel swing banks or the last deep water in a creek or cove will be very productive. Forty-five-degree chunk rock banks, bluff ends, and depths from 2- to 6-feet will also be very productive,” shares Bohannan.
Strike King Chick Magnet
BAIT 1: Strike King Chick Magnet
If the water is clear, Bohannan prefers the Spring Craw. In stained water, he switches to the Tomato Soup. For muddy water, he will favor a Fire Craw.
The Chick Magnet is one of the best options for flat sided crankbaits on the market. The flat size allows for incredible thump while maintaining a tight action.
Strike King KVD 1.5 Hard Knock
BAIT 2: Strike King KVD 1.5 Hard Knock
Bohannan’s choice for clear water is the Watermelon Red Craw, while he opts for Brown Craw if the water is stained. The Delta Craw is Bohannan’s choice for muddy water.
Like the original, the KVD 1.5 Hard Knock bounces and deflects off of cover while emitting an erratic searching action. The 1.5 Hard Knock gives off a loud “thud” unlike any other crankbait.
Strike King Red Eyed Shad
BAIT 3: Strike King Red Eyed Shad
He opts for the Red Eyed in Brown Craw in clear water, and switches to a Chili Craw if the water is stained. Bohannan will grab a Fire Craw when fishing in low-vis conditions.
Bohannan favors this crankbait because of its efficiency in covering shallow flats while also being great around rocks and other structure.
Strike King Thunder Cricket Vibrating Jig
Bait 4: Strike King Thunder Cricket Vibrating Jig with Rage Swimmer trailer
If the water is clear, he will throw a Thunder Cricket in Green Pumpkin with a Rage Swimmer trailer. In more stained water calls for a Blue Craw. Fire Craw is Bohannan’s go-to if fishing in muddy conditions.
The Thunder Cricket features the jungle style flipping hook and an ultra-thin, ultra-stiff stainless steel blade with Strike King’s Panther Hide Paint finish. Its innovative design provides maximum swimming action, flash, and thump, with a superior hookup ratio.
Strike King Tour Grade Finesse Football Jig
BAIT 5: Strike King Tour Grade Finesse Football Jig with Rage Craw trailer
He opts for Watermelon Red with a Rage Craw trailer in clear water. If the water is stained, he will throw the Mizzou Craw, while he will switch to a Black Blue if the water is muddy.
The answer for finessing finicky fish, the Tour Grade Finesse Football Jig features a sculpted, football-shaped head and the 60-degree flat hook eye that stays flush with the head to keep your knot in the proper position, and the exclusive Gamakatsu hooks are designed to maximize your hookup ratio.
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Zone 4 – March
Strike King pro Brent Chapman predicts bass patterns in Zone 4 during March.
“In March, Zone 4 is full down respawn. The fish are on the move!” says Chapman, excitedly. While the water temperatures are still in the lower 40s to upper 50s, this is one of the best times to fish in Zone 4. “Rock is the best cover to look for, the steeper rock banks headed into spawning coves or flats are great!” shares Chapman.
Strike King KVD 2.5
BAIT 1: Strike King KVD 2.5
If the water is clear, Chapman prefers the Brown Craw. In stained water, he switches to the Fire Craw. For muddy water, he will favor Orange Belly Craw.
For chasing active fish and power fishing, the KVD 2.5 is great for covering water quickly.
Strike King KVD 1.5
BAIT 2: Strike King KVD 1.5
Chapman’s choice for clear water is the Brown Craw, while he opts for Fire Craw if the water is stained. Orange Belly Craw is Chapman’s top choice in muddy water.
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.
Strike King Tour Grade Skipping Jig
BAIT 3: Strike King Tour Grade Skipping Jig with Rage Bug trailer
He opts for the Green Pumpkin Craw in clear water, and switches to a Texas Craw if the water is stained. Chapman goes for the Black Blue in low-vis conditions.
Designed to be the ultimate jig for skipping under docks, Strike King Tour Grade Skipping Jig is built with a super strong and sharp Gamakatsu hook for strong hooksets and resistance to bending when fished in hard cover.
Strike King Thunder Cricket Vibrating Jig
BAIT 4: Strike King Tour Grade Tungsten Thunder Cricket Vibrating Jig with Rage Menace or Scounbug trailer
If the water is clear, he will throw a Green Pumpkin, while more stained or muddy water calls for a Fire Craw.
Changing the game for vibrating jigs, Thunder Cricket Vibrating Jig has a Jungle-style flipping hook and ultra-stiff, stainless-steel blade for unmistakable movement in the water.
Strike King Hack Attack Heavy Cover Spinnerbait
BAIT 5: Strike King Hack Attack Heavy Cover Spinnerbait
He opts for Sexy Shad in clear water. If the water is stained, he will throw the Chartreuse White, while he will switch to a Super Chartreuse if the water is muddy.
The Hack Attack Heavy Cover Spinnerbait is the ideal bait of choice when fishing around heavy grass, laydowns, brush piles, stumps and more. This spinnerbait can get through anything and find the giants that are buried in the heaviest of cover.
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