The Best Baits For Summer Pond Fishing! ( And Bank Fishing )

These are the baits we use to overcome shore fishing's unique challenges! We grew up walking creeks, ponds, and lakes in search of bass. Along the way we've developed a pretty solid strategy to catch those fish without spending a fortune and getting frustrated. Here is what we use and how we apply it to pond fishing to catch more fish!

Whether you're a pond fisherman, a bank fisherman, or you boat on shallow bodies of water, this information will help you succeed this Summer. The key to successful pond fishing is having a mix of reaction and finesse presentations. Its an added bonus if you're able to do it with inexpensive baits as well because when you're limited to shore, some break offs are bound to happen. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear discussed in the video. We've also included some great "bang for the buck" rod and reel combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


POPPER...

•Damiki D Pop: https://bit.ly/2Pjvqo3

Colors: Spayu, Phantom, Black Holo


POPPIN FROG...

•Jackall Gavacho: https://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Colors: Chart Strike Gill, Gold Gill


•Spro Bronzeye Poppin Frog 60: https://bit.ly/2HsyqIJ

Colors: Killer Gill, Nasty Shad


STANDARD FROG...

•River2Sea Bully Wa 2: https://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Colors: Little Allen, Ghost, Snipe


BLADED JIG...

•ZMan Mini Max Chatterbait (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Color: Bluegill, Green Pumpkin


•Big Bite Baits 3.8 Pro Swimmer: https://bit.ly/3AeQsaS

Colors: Sunfish, Perch Dinner


WEEDLESS UNDERSPINS...

Bait– Big Bite Baits 4.8" Pro Swimmer: https://bit.ly/3AeQsaS

Colors: Sunfish, Perch Dinner


Bait– Damiki 4" Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: Pure Gill, Tennessee Shad


Hook– Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 1/4 oz 5/0, 3/16 oz 3/0


SOFT JERKBAIT...

•Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Green Flash, Watermelon Seed Pearl, Albino


Hook– VMC Redline Hybrid Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3m3dn6G

Size: 4/0


TEXAS RIGGED CREATURES...

•MissileBaits D Stroyer: https://bit.ly/2QiTTrM

Colors: Candy Grass, Green Pumpkin


•MissileBaits Baby D Stroyer: https://bit.ly/3248BXL

Colors: Candy Grass, Green Pumpkin


•Zoom Baby Brush Hog: https://bit.ly/2bnpCRx

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red


Weight– Xzone Tungsten Worm Weight: https://bit.ly/46AXJBW

Size: 3/16 oz


STICK BAITS...

•Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Green Pumpkin


•Yum 5" Dinger: https://bit.ly/2J8nMrF

Colors: Green Pumpkin


Hook– VMC Redline Hybrid Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3m3dn6G

Size: 3/0


BUDGET FROG FISHING COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Tatula XT 7'3" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3wqRhwq

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: http://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji


BUDGET ALL AROUND CASTING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX  A 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel– Shimano SLX A 150: https://bit.ly/3ZWPeho 

Line– Sufix Advance Fluorocarbon (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3pF7HBK


BUDGET ALL AROUND SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

LIne– Sunline Super FC 8 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Fishing A New Pond: Where To Start

Come along as Tim explores a new pond! Fishing new water is always a gamble but Tim has a simple method of finding fish quickly. Listen closely as he approaches the water and gives tips on the productive parts of any pond, while catching a few fish. 

When approaching a new body of water Tim likes to start off in search of a giant. After that, he focuses on topwater, then drops down to baits that will contact the bottom. Once on bottom he uses the baits to gain an understanding of the underwater contours. In doing so he's able to gauge the size of the fish in the pond, the overall depth, and where fish are positioned, very quickly. 

Below you'll find links to the baits he had tied on for this pond adventure. We've included the exact colors, rigging components, and some of the rod and reel combos he was using. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


THE BAITS... 

Wakebait- River2Sea Tactical 210 Wake: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Color: Tactical Shad


Jerkbait- Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Color: Smokin Shad

Hook- Owner All Purpose: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Size: 4/0


Chatterbait- Zman JackHammer 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer- Yamamoto Zako: http://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Color: Green Pumpkin


Popper- Shimano World Pop: https://bit.ly/3sSjJpI

Color: N Smelt


Frog- Megabass Big Gabot: https://bit.ly/3bXW8Jh

Color: Kaeru Shad


Glide Bait- R2S S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Color: Light Trout


CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Savage Gear Battletek 7'3" MH: https://bit.ly/3pYvM45

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro (50 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen (15 lb): http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


FLUKE/POPPER COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line- Sufix 131 (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


BUDGET FROG COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Power Pro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b


BUDGET ALL-AROUND COMBO...

Rod- Shimano SLX 7' Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline FC (15 lb): http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

TOP 5 Baits For POND FISHING And BANK FISHING (And How To Fish Them)

Are you a pond fisherman? Do you walk the bank, fish from a kayak, or raft? Maybe you fish from a Jon boat. If you fish small waters there are a few key baits that you need to know how to use. You can carry whole tackle boxes but at the end of the day, one of these 5 baits is how you'll catch most of your fish!

If you've spent any time fishing ponds you know they're just as diverse as larger lakes. Some are shallow, others are deep. Some have clear water while others are muddy. Despite all these differences, there are key baits that work in nearly every pond, every time. These are the baits we trust when we're showing up to a new pond and need to see what kind of fish live there. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits (in the order they were discussed). We've included our favorite colors and sizes for each, along with some great budget-friendly rods and reels you can use to fish these baits effectively. 


STICK BAIT... 

-Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blk Flk, Baby Bass, Watermelon Blue


-Yum 5" Dinger: http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF

Colors: Elders Magic, Green Pumpkin


FLUKE... 

-Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Watermelon Seed, Tennessee Shad, Albino


TEXAS RIG BAITS... 

-Big Bite Baits 7" B2 Worm: https://bit.ly/2BfL51p

Colors: Bruised Melon, Tilapia Magic


-Berkley 7" Power Worm: http://bit.ly/2ouqzSU

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red


-Big Bite Baits 3.5" Paca Slim: http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red 


SOFT PLASTIC RIGGING... 

-Owner 4/0 All Purpose Soft Bait Hook: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW


CHATTERBAIT... 

Bait- Zman Mini Max Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Colors: Bluegill, Green Pumpkin, Gizzard Shad


Trailer- Big Bite Baits Kamikaze SwimOn 3.75: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Sunfish Swirl, Pearl


TOPWATER... 

-River2Sea Bubble Popper 65: http://bit.ly/2yxP2ZQ

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Minnow


-Jackall Kaera Frog: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu


-SPRO Bronzeye Frog Jr 60: http://bit.ly/2XkbgxR

Colors: Killer Gill, Nasty Shad


BUDGET SENKO/FLUKE COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Mojo Bass 7'1" Med Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/3wQ93Zn

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


BUDGET FROG/HEAVY COVER TEXAS COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Power Pro Braid 50 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b


BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'2" Medium Heavy Glass: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Pond Fishing With Aaron Lewis! Chatterbait For The Win!

Come along for an AMAZING day of pond fishing from shore! We're catching GIANT bass on Chatterbaits and Topwater with our friends Aaron and Jason! Spring bass fishing is in full swing and the big ones are biting! You don't want to miss this! 

Bank fishing, shore fishing, pond fishing, pond hopping, whatever you want to call it, this style of fishing can be amazing! Sure, there are some disadvantages (we lost 3 Jack Hammers that we couldn't retrieve) but the size of fish that live in ponds and ditches can be incredible! Between the 3 of us we had close to a 30 lb limit walking the banks of this pond!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim was using, including the exact colors and trailers for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each. 


CHATTERBAIT...

Bait- Zman Evergreen JackHammer (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad, Black Blue

Trailer- Yamamoto Zako: http://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Color: Tennessee Shad, Black Blue


FROG... 

-Snagproof Bobby's Perfect: https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ

Color: Hot Mess


FLUKE... 

Bait- Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Watermelon Seed, Watermelon Red Flake

Hook- Gamakatsu SuperLine EWG (4/0): http://bit.ly/2ac92XG


SWIMBAIT... 

-Megabass Magdraft Freestyle: http://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

Hook- Owner Beast 8/0: http://bit.ly/2ancP66


CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


FROG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ


WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz