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

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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

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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

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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

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