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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Summer Crankbaits: Everything You Need To Know! (Shallow & Deep)

Its crankbait time! If you want to catch bass consistent in the Summer, the crankbait should be part of your plan. Deep diving crankbaits and shallow crankbaits both deserve a place in your Summer line up. Today we're teaching what makes one bait better than another and how to pick the right baits for this time of year. We're covering details like best colors, hook arrangements, and retrieve speeds to help you catch more fish. 

You can go broke buying crankbaits! We know, because we've been there! If you try to buy a couple good colors in every major model of crankbait you can sink an entire retirement fund! Instead of going through that hassle, let us show you what we've already learned. There are a handful of crankbaits (ultra shallow, shallow, deep, and ultra deep) that should be in your line-up but you don't need a ton of models and you only need 2-3 colors. 

Below you'll find links to every bait Tim discussed in the video. We've included the baits, recommended colors, even hook upgrades. We've also included the best rod and reel combos for each style of bait, including an all-around budget friendly option. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can get detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

OVERSIZED DEEP CRANKBAITS...

-Strike King 10XD: http://bit.ly/2gHT4F0

Colors: Powder Blue Back, Sexy Shad, Delta Red

-Megabass BIG M: https://bit.ly/2yHmm4R

Colors: Green Craw, Jukucho Shad, Blue Back Chart

-AZUMA Z Boss (22, 24): http://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Colors: Hot Mess, Grand Shad

DEEP-DIVING CRANKBAITS... 

-R2S Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Blood Craw, Metallic Shad, Mirrored Minnow

-Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2TcuSyi

Colors: Powder Blue Back, Sexy Ghost Minnow, Sexy Shad

-Rapala DT 16: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Delta, Parrot, Green Gizzard Shad

RATTLING SHALLOW CRANKS... 

-River2Sea Biggie Poppa: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: Abalone Shad, T-1000, TS Minnow

-Luhr Jensen Speed Trap: https://bit.ly/3ccfJbV

Colors: Orange Crawfish, Chartreuse Shad, Near Clear Pearl

-Rapala DT-4: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Delta, Citrus Shad, Green Gizzard Shad

SILENT SHALLOW CRANKS... 

-Lucky Craft 1.5: http://bit.ly/2BGxKPa

Colors: Spring Craw, American Shad, Ghost Minnow

-Megabass S-Crank: http://bit.ly/2dPdTxb

Colors: Fire Craw, Sexy French Pearl, MB Gizzard

ULTRA-SHALLOW CRANK... 

-SPRO Baby Fat John 50: http://bit.ly/2V03giW

Colors: Matte Shad, Honey Shad, Nasty Shad

HOOK UPGRADES...

-Owner ST-56 Treble: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

-Gamakatsu EWG Bronze: http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY

-VMC Hybrid Bladed: http://bit.ly/2oqWODi

FAVORITE ALL-AROUND DEEP CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX PRO 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

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

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

FAVORITE SHALLOW CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

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

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

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

"BANG FOR THE BUCK" DEEP CRANK COMBO... 

Rod- Dobyns Champion 805 CB: http://bit.ly/29OVD4V

Reel- Shimano Tranx 200: http://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy

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

BUDGET ALL-AROUND CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod- Dobyns Fury 705 CB (7' Med Heavy Cranking): http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

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

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

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How To Catch Bass In The Heat! ( Its Easy! )

Quit struggling when its hot! Bass become really predictable on hot days. If you know where to look and what to throw, catching fish is no problem... even in the hottest weather! If you're going to go to the lake and sweat, you might as well learn the right places to fish. Pay close attention as Tim points out key cover elements and demonstrates the baits he uses to pick them apart. 

Many anglers give up on fishing during the day during the heat of Summer. They switch to night fishing or just give up all together. However, there are a few anglers that understand what a huge help the heat can be to fish positioning and predictability. The hotter it gets, the easier it is to catch the bass! When the peak of Summer heat arrives, shallow bass position under the thickest pieces of overhead cover. If you're looking down an entire bank of shallow cover you can instantly see the 2 or 3 spots where the largest fish will sit. 

With the guess work removed from the equation, all you need are a handful of reliable baits to catch the fish. Below you'll find links to our favorite flipping baits, frogs, and swim jigs. We've included the best sizes, our favorite colors, as well as the gear we use to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

PUNCHING BAITS... 

-Big Bite BFE Creature: https://bit.ly/2Ce0tf7

Colors: Tilapia, Hematoma, Black Blue Flake

-Jackall Archelon: http://bit.ly/2uo4sN5

Colors: Black Blue Silver, School Bluegill

-Reaction Innovations Kinky Beaver: http://bit.ly/2XQ1kJ1

Colors: Hematoma, Penetration, Tramp Stamp

PUNCHING COMPONENTS... 

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Vader 1.5 oz: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Straight Shank Hook- Owner 4X Jungle Flippin (4/0): http://bit.ly/2G5aQTk

Wide Gap Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap (4/0): http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Stops- VMC Sinker Stops (Large): https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

FROGS... 

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

Colors: Black gill, Glitter Hasu, Glitter Bluegill

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

Colors: Ghost, Little, Allen, Yellow Head

Large- Spro King Daddy: http://bit.ly/2h0LCYd

Colors: Killer Gill, Midnight Walker, Outback

SWIM JIGS... 

-California Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Colors: Crappie, Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream

-Dirty Jigs No-Jack Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2dIVUMd

Colors: Crappie, Tactical Shad, Threadfin Shad

SWIM JIG TRAILERS... 

-River2Sea D Walker: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Colors: PB Red, Shamrock Shad, Green Pumpkin Red

-Gambler EZ Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2OLlyUf

Colors: Alewife, Electric One, Ghost Shad

-13 Fishing Pleasure Shad: https://bit.ly/3A4F4hx

Favorite Colors: Black and Tan, Collard Greens, Witches Brew

PUNCHING COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'11" XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Metanium MGL 150B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

FROG COMBO... 

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

Reel- Metanium MGL 150B (HG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

SWIM JIG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'6" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Metanium DC (HG): http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

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

BUDGET HEAVY-COVER COMBO... 

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

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

Line- Power Pro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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Top 5 Baits For August Bass Fishing!

Here are the top 5 baits we trust to catch bass in August! August is HOT but don't let that stop you because the fishing is can be incredible! You can fish these 5 (Its actually 10... but who's counting?) baits with confidence whether you're walking the shore of a pond, exploring a clear water reservoir, or flipping your way through a shallow Southern fishery. 

August brings some of the hottest days of the year and with them, very predictable patterns. Bass become more lethargic in the heat and spend much of the day tucked against cover or structure. Once you know where to look (we're going to explain that too) all you have to do is fish these baits with confidence. You can catch fish all Summer long and we're going to help you do it!

Below you'll find links to all 10 baits discussed in the video, separated into their two categories. We'll give you two bait choices in every category so you can decide between the most affordable option or the top-shelf option. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TOP 5 BAITS FOR POWER FISHERIES...

Frog...

Bait- SPRO Bronzeye Frog 65: http://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Favorite Colors: Yellow Sparkle, Killer Gill, Nasty Shad

Soft Jerkbait...

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

Favorite Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad, Electric Shad

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

Texas Rigged Creature... 

Bait- R.I. Spicy Beaver: http://bit.ly/2MPuma1

Favorite Colors: Green Pumpkin, Tramp Stamp

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

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Vader (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Dropshot Worm...

Bait- Roboworm 6" Fat: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

Favorite Colors: MMIII, Oxblood Light Red

Hook- Owner Cover Shot 1/0: http://bit.ly/2ISr7bR

Weight- Swagger Pencil 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Deep Crankbait...

Bait- Rapala DT 16: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Favorite Colors: Live River Shad, Pearl Gray Shiner

TOP 5 BAITS FOR FINESSE FISHERIES... 

Topwater...

Bait- River2Sea Rover 128: http://bit.ly/2acSVea

Favorite Colors: Abalone Shad, Ghost Minnow

Jerkbait... 

Bait- Megabass Vision 110+1: http://bit.ly/2iGYOCX

Favorite Colors: GP Pro Blue, GP Pro Blue 2, Mat Shad

Swimbait... 

Bait- Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Favorite Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

Head- Cool Baits Down Under 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

Bait- Megabass Dark Sleeper: http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Size- 3" in 1/2 or 3/4 oz.

Dropshot... 

Bait- Netbait STH 3" Crush Worm: https://bit.ly/3s5BcIn

Favorite Colors: Smokin Joe, Bang, Green Pumpkin

Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight- Swagger Pencil 3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Ned Rig... 

Bait- Roboworm 3" Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Favorite Colors: Margarita Mutilator, Desert Craw, Twilight

Head- Swagger Tungsten Flanders Head (1/10 oz): http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

FAVORITE FROG COMBO...

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

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

AFFORDABLE ALL-AROUND COMBO...

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

Reel- Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

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

AFFORDABLE FINESSE COMBO...

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

Reel- Shimano Sahara FI 2500: http://bit.ly/2XhhM43

Line- Sunline 8 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR? 

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