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

Summer Bass Fishing Made Easy! (20 Minutes That Will Change Your Fishing)

Everyone overlooks this spot on their favorite lake! As we approach the middle of Summer, fish get harder to catch. If you're fishing the same techniques in the same places, you're probably starting to struggle. But there is something simple you can do to start catching fish again right away!

Its time to get off the bank! Forget the shoreline you fish every day and start focusing your attention on submerged vegetation. Weed lines and weed edges are the EASIEST place to catch fish in your lake and almost no one is targeting them!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we use when targeting bass around grass in Summer. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each lure to make it as simple as possible for you. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

WHOPPER PLOPPER...

•River2Sea Whopper Plopper 130: https://bit.ly/2a7ipHL

Color: TW Bluegill

CHATTERBAIT...

•Zman 1/2 oz JackHammer: https://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Brett's Bluegill

•Hog Farmer 5.5 Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Sexy Shad, Natural Gill

SOFT JERKBAITS...

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

Colors: Smokin Shad, Electric Shad, Albino

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

Colors: Smoke Pearl Laminate, Baby Bass, Electric Shad

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

Size: 4/0

FLIPPING JIG...

Jig– Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz No Jack Flip: https://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Colors: Hematoma, The Go To

Trailer– Netbait 4" Paca Slim Craw: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Colors: Black/Blue, Summer Craw

SHAKY HEAD WORM...

Worm– Netbait T Mac Worm: https://bit.ly/41rJOer

Colors: Junebug, Bama Bug

Head– Dirty Jigs Canterbury: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz

HEAVY/GRAVITY BAITS...

•Deps Cover Scat 3.5: https://bit.ly/3dj8LVl

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Yamamoto Yamatanuki: https://bit.ly/3lZaMe3

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Gamakatsu Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/3AmFDnK

Size: 4/0

CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

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

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate System Shock 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Envy Black 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3KtYZhv

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

BUDGET SHAKEY HEAD COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://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

Finesse Fishing Tricks For Clear Water Summer Bass!

Come along for an awesome day on the water! The guys are fishing a new lake, targeting big clear water smallmouth. Watch as they check likely locations, use different baits, and dial in a great pattern for big bass!

Finesse fishing was the key today. From dropshot to finesse swimbait, the smaller profiles got all the key bites. Even after dialing in a finesse bite, it took time to dial in the right depth to catch the bigger fish consistently. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment the guys were using throughout the day. We've even included the exact sizes and colors for each lure. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

DROPSHOT...

Bait– Xzone Finesse Slammer: https://bit.ly/2TJt7L8

Color: Black

Hook– BKK DSS Worm Hook: https://bit.ly/41YruKp

Size: 2

Weight– Swagger Tungsten Pencil: https://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Size: 3/16 oz

TINY SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 3" Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Color: Real

•Keitech 2.8 Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

Head– Dirty Jigs Guppy: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz

UNDERSPIN...

Head– Tactical Finesse Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 3/16 oz

Bait– Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Sungill

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

Bait– Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: SunGill

Head– Tactical Finesse Head: https://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Size: 3/8 oz

DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822S DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel– Shimano Exsence 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Sunline SX1 10 lb: https://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TINY SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 901S SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel– Shimano Stella 3000: https://bit.ly/38LaK2u

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7' Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://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

Easy Swimbait Tricks To Catch Big Bass All Summer!

Summer is swimbait season! Most anglers overlook this opportunity but its easy to catch big bass on swimbaits in the heat!!! From wake baits to soft baits, there are a few tricks you need to know and today we're showing you how to do it!

Big swimbaits work year round. In the Winter months you can specifically target giant bass with them. In Summer, you catch all the fish. You might catch a 2 lber on a Wakebait on one cast and an 8 lber the next! Don't be afraid to fish these large profiles in the Summer but be cognizant of how and where to throw them. Throwing the wrong bait will be a waste of time, while fishing a proven option can produce amazing results!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt discussed in the video. He's also included the guy's favorite colors and sizes for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items. 

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Copper Carp, Chrome Gill, Tactical Shad

•Baitsanity Antidote TUG: https://bit.ly/3Y0MhtS

Colors: American Shad, Dark Bluegill, Dark Trout

JIG HOOK BAITS...

•Bacca Burrito (5" and 6"): https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Tactical Shad, Who Dat, Crappie

•JSJ Loose Caboose: https://bit.ly/43hpeyl

Colors: JSJ Sexy Shad, Blue Back Shad, Tennessee Shad

WEEDLESS BAITS...

•Megabass Magdraft Freestyle: https://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

•Scottsboro Tackle Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2Oy7CKH

Colors: Natural Light, Mullins Madness, Ole Smokey

WEEDLESS SWIMBAIT HOOKS...

•Owner Weighted Beast Hook: https://bit.ly/2ancP66

Size: 8/0, 3/4 oz

•BKK Titan Diver+ Hook: https://bit.ly/3D5VNnJ

Size: 8/0

TREBLE HOOK BAITS...

•Megabass Magdraft (6" and 8"): https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

New Colors: Pro Blue Chart, Borealis Shad, Ghost Shad Solid

Proven Colors: White Back Shad, MSS, MB Gizzard

•Big Bite B5: https://bit.ly/3LLU4pm

Colors: Sunny Shad, Pearly Shad, Light Shad

•Big Bite B6: https://bit.ly/3bw7lWR

Colors: Blue Gizzard, Sunny Shad, Light Shad

ALL AROUND SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX PRO 966 SWBR: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

Reel– Shimano Conquest MD 300: https://bit.ly/3ZBEK5p

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 80 lb: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock 35 lb: https://bit.ly/3WqDIJp

JIG HOOK SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'9" XH: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300 HG: https://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 80 lb: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock 30 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

BUDGET HARD BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept A3: https://bit.ly/3GLddq8

Line– Sufix 832 (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen 30 lb: https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

5" BURRITO COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

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