Bank Fishing Tips For Hot Summer Bass! (Pond Fishing In A New State)

Tim and JD are exploring a new pond from shore. Come along for a fun evening on the water as they crawl over logs and through the grass in search of quality bass from the bank. Listen to the details as Tim explains how he approaches a pond, what he's looking for, and where he starts the search. Notice the baits he relies on first, and how his simple system of topwater, reaction, and bottom contact come into play.

Most anglers find the passion for bass fishing standing on the shoreline, very few begin in a boat. Tim and Matt both grew up walking the banks of ponds and creeks, catching everything that swam in those waters. It's easy to get caught up with modern electronics, boats, and tackle, but that's not where it begins for most of us. Today Tim is instilling in JD a love for bass fishing. Whether you're a brand new angler or a seasoned pro, there's always time to walk the edge of a good looking pond.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys used throughout the evening. We've included the rigging components, bait colors, as well as Tim's rod and reel combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FROG...

•Berkley Swamp Lord Popping Frog: https://bit.ly/4dSmnkF

Color: Burnt Bone

CHATTERBAIT...

Bait– ZMan Evo Elite (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Color: Bama Bream

Trailer– Hog Farmer 4.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: TW Sunfish Magic

SENKO...

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

Hook– Gamakatsu Nano Alpha Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/4bbBuDW

Size: 3/0

ZINKERZ...

Bait– ZMan ZinkerZ: https://bit.ly/2ZVJANs

Color: Purple Rain

Hook– Owner Haymaker: https://bit.ly/3Muie8j

Size: 3/0

UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/4 oz, 5/0 Hook

Bait– Xzone 4.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Tennessee Shad

TEXAS RIG...

Bait– Xzone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Color: Tilapia

Hook– Gamakatsu Nano Alpha Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/4bbBuDW

Size: 3/0

Weight– Xzone Tungsten Worm: https://bit.ly/3c28mks

Size: 1/2 oz

ALL AROUND COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

Reel– Shimano SLX MGL 70: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

POWER FISHING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'5" Medium Heavy Extra Fast: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

FROG FISHING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'4" Extra Heavy+: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Daiwa Zillion SV TW G: https://bit.ly/3xobPDM

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

Top 5 Baits For Pond Fishing!

Are you a pond fisherman? Do you walk the bank, fish from a kayak, or tin 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.

WEEDLESS UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/4 oz, 5/0 Hook

Bait– Xzone 4" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Tennessee Shad

STICK BAIT...

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

•ZMan ZinkerZ: https://bit.ly/2ZVJANs

Color: Purple Rain, Green Pumpkin

•Big Bite Baits Trick Stick: https://bit.ly/3shcgNK

Color: Tilapia, Green Pumpkin

SOFT JERKBAIT...

•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

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

Colors: Smokin Shad, Albino

•Gamakatsu Nano Alpha Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/4bbBuDW

Size: 3/0

TEXAS RIG CREATURE...

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

Colors: Super Bug, Green Pumpkin

•Xzone Tungsten Weight: https://bit.ly/3c28mks

Size: 3/16 oz

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

Size: 3/0

FROG...

•Berkley Swamp Lord Popping Frog: https://bit.ly/4dSmnkF

Color: Burnt Bone

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

Color: Killer Gill

ALL AROUND COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT: https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Seaguar Red Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

POWER FISHING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'5" Medium Heavy Extra Fast: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh

Reel– Abu García Revo X LP (7:1): https://bit.ly/3wZ12ph

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

LIGHTER COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel– Shimano SLX MGL 70: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Leader– Sunline FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

Where Bass Go When Its Really Hot! (And How To Catch Them)

Come along for a HOT day on the water and watch Tim prove that you can still power fish in the heat! Step one when it gets hot is to decide if you want to target shallow or deep fish. Today, Tim focused on the shallow bite. He used a handful of reaction baits (Karashi and Topwater) to target fish that were hidden in shade lines.

Summer heat is uncomfortable, but the fishing can be amazing! Watch how Tim instantly eliminates 99% of the lake and focuses solely on shallow shade. This is because the shallow bass are forced into these locations, making them vulnerable to his power fishing approach. He switches back and forth between a Karashi, Jowler, and Giant Dog X, before finally turning to the free rig.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim used throughout the day. We've also included the combos he used to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

KARASHI...

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Colors: See–Through Shad, HT Ito Wakasagi KS

GIANT DOG X...

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Chrome Color: Spot Light Shad

JOWLER...

•Rapala PXR Jowler: https://bit.ly/3A3HDVs

Colors: Pure Chrome

FREE RIG...

•XZone Adrenaline Craw Jr (3.5"): https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Color: Green Pumpkin Blk Flake

•Owner Covershot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 2/0

•VMC Tungsten BET Weight: https://bit.ly/4gFECei

Size: 1/4 oz

KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer Z Crank Elseil: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: 7' Medium Regular

Reel– Daiwa Steez SV TW: https://bit.ly/3wXZ9Jb

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

FREE RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

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

Leader– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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

Line– Sufix 832 (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

Top 5 Baits For August Bass Fishing!

August is HOT but so is the fishing!! We're going to show you the best baits to catch fish throughout the month! Whether you're fishing a murky lake, a fishery full of grass, or a clear highland reservoir, there are baits here to help you succeed! Bass are predictable on hot days and become very easy to catch, so get out there and have some fun!

Heat is your friend! We've already done several videos talking about how bass position in the heat and how to predict their movements. Once you understand that positioning, all you need to do is fish these key lures with confidence. Summer fishing can be amazing and this is your year!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've listed them in the order they appear in the video and have included all the rigging components needed to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FROGS...

•Spro Bronzeye 65: https://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Colors: White Black, Navy Seal, Killer Gill

•Jackall Kaera: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu

TOPWATER...

•Rapala PXR Jowler: https://bit.ly/3A3HDVs

Colors: Black Back Shad, Broken Bone

•Evergreen SB 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Full Metal, Half Mirror Wakasagi

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Colors: HT Ito Tennessee Shad, Bone Python, Spotlight Shad

SOFT JERKBAIT...

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

Colors: Smokin Shad, Albino

•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

•Gamakatsu Superline Wide Gap Hook: https://bit.ly/4bbBuDW

Size: 4/0

NOSE HOOKS COMPONENTS...

Hook– Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Size: 1/0

Spring– Owner CPS Spring: https://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Size: Medium

Keeper– Gamakatsu Silicone Stopper: https://bit.ly/3Nrrtqs

Size: XXL

WEEDLESS UNDERSPIN...

•Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 5/0, 1/4 oz

•Xzone 4.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

MINI UNDERSPIN...

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/4 oz

•Rapala Crush City 3" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Colors: Albino Shad, Shad

•Xzone 2.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

CRANKBAITS...

•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr

Colors: Blueback Herring, Helsinki Shad

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Summer Minnow, Chartreuse Blue, Metallic Shad

CRANKBAIT HOOK UPGRADE...

•Owner ST-35 Trebles: https://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

Size: 2

•Owner Hyperwire Split Rings: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Size: 3

CREATURE BAIT...

•Missile Baits Baby D Stroyer: https://bit.ly/2QiTTrM

Colors: Super Bug, Candy Bug

•Xzone Tungsten Worm Weight: https://bit.ly/3c28mks

Size: 3/16 oz

•Gamakatsu Superline Round Bend: https://bit.ly/4l2QhGL

Size: 3/0

DROPSHOT...

•MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Colors: Junebug Dream, Blue Back Secret

•Owner Covershot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 2/0

•Xzone Tungsten Dropshot Weight: https://bit.ly/40NDHjT

Size: 1/4 oz

TIM'S HEAVY COVER DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Abu Garcia Zenon 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/43y32RU

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG-X: https://bit.ly/3C7KTAd

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BUDGET FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'2" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Power Pro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

BUDGET SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'5" Medium Heavy Moderate: https://bit.ly/3VLYWTC

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

Line– Seaguar InvizX (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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