Strike King pro Dakota Ebare focuses on the best places to find bass during February in Zone 1.
Ebare expects for the water temperatures to be in the 55- to 65-degree range this month. “This tends to be the coldest month of the year in the South,” says Ebare.
Even with the colder weather, bass are getting geared for spring in Zone 1. “Bass will still start to move from winter transition to pre-spawn,” shares Ebare. Ebare suggests looking low to find bass in February. “The drains and depressions closer to spawning areas will be key,” states Ebare.
- When fishing in clear or stained water, Ebare prefers Pro Oyster. Pro Siren is his top choice in muddy conditions.
- Taking performance to the next level, Strike King’s KVD J300 Elite Jerkbait has a proprietary weight transfer system to maximize casting distance and three premium black nickel hooks to deliver lethal action every time.
If the water is clear, Ebare prefers the Chrome Blue. In stained or muddy water, he switches to the Rayburn Red Craw.
The Red Eyed Shad has incredible action, premium hooks, 3D eyes, and free-floating rattles.
Ebare’s choice for clear water is the Green Pumpkin, while he opts for Falcon Lake Craw if the water is stained. In muddy water, Ebare reaches for a Fire Craw.
The perfect bladed swim jig that belongs in every angler’s arsenal, the Strike King Thunder Cricket Vibrating Jig has an ultra-stiff hook, stainless steel blade, and provides a superior hook up ratio. Menace Grub's profile helps add bulk and is streamlined to the Thunder Cricket, which makes it a great option for skipping under docks.
He opts for the Pro Blue in clear water, and switches to a Chartreuse Sexy Shad if the water is stained. In muddy water, Ebare prefers Pro Bone.
Known to have the perfect combination of roll, wiggle, and flash, the KVD J300 has increased castability, 3D eyes, and premium black nickel hooks, resulting in lethal action.
If the water is clear or stained, he will throw a Green Pumpkin Craw with Rodent trailer. In more muddy water Ebare uses Black Blue.
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.
He opts for Chartreuse Sexy Shad in clear water. If the water is stained or muddy, he will throw the Chartreuse Sexy Shad.
The 5XD dives to around 15-feet and is ideal for deflecting off deeper structure as fish make their way back into shallower flats.
Strike King pro Greg Hackney expects anglers to experience clear to stained water in Zone 1 with water temperatures in the ‘50s during the month of February.
If the water is clear, Hackney prefers the Delta Red. In stained water, he switches to the Gold Black Back. For muddy water, Hackney will favor a Chartreuse Perch.
Making its way through grass better than any other hard bait, Strike King’s Hybrid Hunter dives 3- to 5-feet and has an incredibly loud rattle system.
Hackney’s choice for clear water is the Fire Craw, while he opts for Chartreuse White if the water is stained. In muddy water, Hackey chooses the Black Blue.
The innovative design of the Thunder Cricket provides maximum swimming action, flash, and thump, with superior hookup ratio.
He opts for the Delta Red in clear water, and switches to a Gold Black Back if the water is stained. Hackney picks up Bully in muddy or low-vis water.
Hackney favors this crankbait because of its efficiency in covering shallow flats while also being great around rocks and other structure.
If the water is clear, he will throw a Green Pumpkin, while more stained water calls for a Bama Craw. In muddy conditions, Hackney prefers a Black Blue.
Designed to be fished around densely vegetative shallow and deep cover, the Hack Attack Flipping Jig is heavy duty and best used on heavy rods with high-pound line. The larger profile of the Rage Craw produces more disruption in the water for attracting larger bites.
He opts for Blue Gill in clear water. If the water is stained or muddy, he will throw the Black Blue.
Perfect for the heaviest of cover, Strike King’s Hack Attack Heavy Cover Swim Jig has an extra strong Gamakatsu® Siwash hook for extra bite and a heavy weed guard for moving swiftly through cover. The larger profile of the Rage Craw produces a lifelike presentation in the water for more strikes.
