Pond Fishing Tricks! Fall Bass Fishing!

We're bank fishing a big pond for largemouth and they're smashing topwater! Come along as Tim explores this new pond and pay close attention to his tips on choosing the best spots, how he adapts between a frog and a Whopper Plopper, and why to stay away from beavers! This is a fun one chalk full of pond fishing secrets! 

If you're afraid of tall grass and ticks this pond isn't for you! Its full of bass though so we had to give it a try! Watch how Tim picks his spots to ensure he can get the fish to and from the water through the heavy cover. Then he chooses the best bait for each spot to maximize his time. Pond fishing can be a blast when you're prepared!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim used throughout the video. We've included the exact sizes and colors, hooks, etc, for each bait. We've also included his rod and reel combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.  

TOPWATER BAITS... 

-Spro Flappin Frog: https://bit.ly/37ljzM8

Color: Nasty Shad

-River2Sea Bully Wa 2 (65): http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Color: Little Allen

-Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Color: Monkey Butt

PLASTICS... 

-Netbait T-Mac Worm: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin

-Big Bite Baits Trick Stick 5": https://bit.ly/3shcgNK

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Tilapia

- Zoom Dead Ringer: http://bit.ly/2cRrLVR

Color: Junebug, Green Pumpkin

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

Color: Tennessee Shad, Houdini

FROG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line- Sunline FX2 50lb Braid: http://bit.ly/31u57xA

WHOPPER PLOPPER COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" Med Hvy Glass: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC (HG): http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

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

WORM COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass-X 7'1" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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

Line- Power Pro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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Top 4 Baits For Summer Pond Fishing + Bank Fishing Tricks!

Want to catch bass? These are the top baits for Summer! It doesn't matter if you're pond fishing or just walking the bank of your local lake, these lures will help you catch more fish. Some of our best fishing memories happened while walking the shoreline. Keep it simple, fish with confidence, and use these tips on your next trip!

Bluegill are the main forage in most ponds across the country. Learning to imitate a bluegill with lures that can be fished easily around shallow grass will help you catch more fish. Most pond anglers walk the bank so keeping it simple is critical! Carrying too much gear will make you miserable, even if you're getting bit. Don't worry about carrying boxes of baits. Carry less rods, focus on these 4 baits, and you'll have more fun. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors for each, as well as the gear we use to rig them. We also included a few of our favorite bank fishing combos that can be used for multiple techniques, so you can carry less gear. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

BAIT #1 - FROGS

-SPRO Poppin' Frog 60: http://bit.ly/2HsyqIJ

Colors: Leopard, Killer Gill

-Scum Frog Launch Frog - https://bit.ly/3rOYQIF

Colors: Bluegill, Leopard

BAIT #2 - SWIM JIG... 

Jig- California Swim Jig (3/8 - 3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Colors: Alabama Bream, Bluegill #2, Warmouth

Trailer- Big Bite Pro Swimmer (3.8- 4.8): https://bit.ly/3AeQsaS

Colors: Sunfish, Perch Dinner

BAIT #3 - CREATURE BAIT... 

Bait- Reaction Innovations Man Bear Pig: http://bit.ly/2s51oIV

Color: Payback, Tramp Stamp, Dirty Wizard

Bait- Zoom Midsize Brush Hog: https://bit.ly/35Wtmst

Color: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Candy

CREATURE BAIT RIGGING... 

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Vader 3/8 oz: https://bit.ly/3c28mks

Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap 3/0: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

BAIT #4 - PLASTIC WORM... 

Worm- Netbait T-Mac 6.5: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Color: Bama Bug, Texas Craw

Head-  Canterbury Shaky: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 1/8 - 1/4 oz.

OTHER GREAT BAITS IN THE POND BOX... 

Yum Dinger: http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF

Whopper Plopper 90: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Chatterbait Custom: http://bit.ly/2Ix71mI

Savage Gear PulseTail LB Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2Kd6qct

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

FROG/SWIM JIG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

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

CREATURE BAIT/STICK BAIT COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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

Line- Power Pro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

SHAKY HEAD COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

Line- Sunline 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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Top 3 Baits For Summer Bank Fishing!

Its HOT! No one wants to walk the bank catching NOTHING when its this hot! We've got a few tips that are going to make a huge difference for you this Summer! No matter where you fish, how big or small the lake, we've got a 3 bait approach that will help you get more bites so you're not stuck out there struggling to get a bite. 

When fishing from shore in Summer we use a very simple 3 bait approach. You need a bait to fish the surface, another to fish mid-column, and a third to fish along the bottom. Exactly which baits do you need? That's depends on how much grass you have in the lake. Tim has separated his recommendations (9 in total) depending on whether you have surface grass, mid-column grass, or no grass. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim recommended in the video. We've included favorite colors, exact hooks for rigging, as well as a couple of our favorite bank fishing rod and reel combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

GRASS BELOW SURFACE

Topwater... 

Bait- R2S Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Favorite Colors: Phantom Shad, Bone, Loon

Mid Column... 

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

Favorite Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Smokin Shad

Hook- Gamakatsu EWG Superline 4/0: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

On Bottom... 

Bait- Big Bite Squirrel Tail Creature: http://bit.ly/2sn1FaT

Favorite Colors: Tilapia, Watermelon Red

Hook- Canterbury Shaky 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

MATTED GRASS

Topwater... 

Bait- Bully Wa 2 Frog 65: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Favorite Colors: Little Allen, TW Bluegill, Yellow Head

Mid Column... 

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

Favorite Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Smokin Shad

Hook- Gamakatsu EWG Superline 4/0: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

On Bottom... 

Bait- Netbait T-Mac 6.5": http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Favorite Colors: Texas Craw, Junebug, Green Pumpkin

Hook- Canterbury Shaky 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

NO GRASS

Topwater... 

Bait- Brabec Baby Buzzbait: https://bit.ly/3qQLAnP

Favorite Colors: Golden Shiner, Shad

Mid Column... 

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

Favorite Colors: Light Trout, Bluegill

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

Favorite Colors: Albino Shad, Smoky Gold Clear Silver

Head- Matt Allen Swimbait Head (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

On Bottom...

Bait- Dirty Jigs Pitchin 5/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Favorite Colors: Norcal Craw, Canterbury Craw, Go To

Trailer- Rage Chunk: http://bit.ly/2Hd4MFA

Favorite Colors: Green Pumpkin, Falcon Lake Craw

Budget Frog Combo... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX DC (XG): http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

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

Budget Texas Rig/Jig Combo... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'5" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

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

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 18 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget Shaky Head/Topwater Combo...

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

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Pond Fishing For Bass: 5 Tips To Catch More Fish!

Tim has spent more than 30 years fishing ponds for bass! He grew up in the country, fishing every pond he could find. Over the years he's developed a handful of confidence baits that he relies on to consistently catch fish. He also has a method of covering water to quickly determine if a pond is worth continuing to fish. 

The 3 factors Tim takes into consideration when approaching a new pond are... water clarity, types and quantity of vegetation (grass), and what kind of dam the pond has. With these 3 questions answered he can quickly assess what type of pond this is and exactly how fish should be positioning. As a general rule of thumb, you should start your search near the dam, along the edges of the deepest water. 

When approaching a new pond Tim uses a "top down" approach. He begins with topwater, then switches to reaction baits, then bottom contact, then finally to a weightless presentation. This stepped method allows him to quickly identify the overall mood of the pond, the quality and quantity of fish in the pond, and whether or not this is somewhere he should continue to fish in the future. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and presentations he recommends using for this method. We've included links to the exact baits, including colors, sizes, and best rigging components. We've also included some great budget rod and reel combos for pond fishing. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Topwater... 

-Whopper Plopper (75 or 90): http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Bluegill, Munky Butt, Loon

-Spro Bronzeye Poppin Frog 60: http://bit.ly/2hKsO0g

Colors: Sunfish, Killer Gill, Leopard

-Zoom Horny Toad: http://bit.ly/2aY5lBt

Colors: White, Bullfrog, Green Pumpkin Pearl

Swimbait... 

Bait- Keitech 4.3"-4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: SunGill, Copperfield

Hook- Owner Flashy Swimmer 5/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Style: Gold Colorado Blade

Soft jerkbait...  

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Baby Bass

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

Creature Bait... 

Bait- Reaction Innovations Man Bear Pig: http://bit.ly/2s51oIV

Colors: Flora Bama, Magic Craw Red

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Vader 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Hook- Owner Offset Shank 2/0: http://bit.ly/2D9Pmj0

Senko... 

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Electric Shad, Baby Bass

Hook- Owner Twist Lock 2/0: http://bit.ly/2ZlkuLl

Glide Bait... 

S-Waver 168 (Bluegill): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Budget-Friendly Combo (Frog/Flashy Swimmer/Glide)... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

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

Budget-Friendly Combo (Soft Jerkbait/Creature/Senko)... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

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

Budget Topwater Combo... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Power Pro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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