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... 

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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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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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Bank Fishing: How To Catch The Biggest Bass Of Your Life!

Fishing from shore is a huge advantage when targeting trophy bass! Many anglers don't realize how big of a factor "stealth" is when searching for the true giants. Sure, you can't cover as much water, but the element of surprise far outweighs that minor problem. Today Tim teaches which spots to spend your time on whether you're on a big lake or a tiny pond. 

Shore-based angling gives the angler a variety of advantages. You get different cast angles than boats, access to inside grass lines, backsides of lay downs, and most of all, stealth. There is no engine sound, no sonar ping, nothing to tell the bass their next meal might not be real. The only tricky part is that you have to be around big bass to catch big bass. 

The bass will position differently depending on the baitfish they're hunting. For example, trout/kokanee eaters will be found on long-tapering points, choke points, and funnels. Shad/Panfish eaters will use backwaters and shoreline anomalies. The final keys are time of day, and lure selection. Below you'll find links to our favorite baits for targeting these fish, based on what they're hunting and the size of the lake/pond they are in. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Matt's Video (How To Catch Your PB Bass): https://youtu.be/F552R5_ZG9M

Trout/Kokanee Eaters... 

Soft Swimbait- Huddleston 8" ROF 5 Trout: http://bit.ly/2UVHiuQ

Soft Swimbait- Savage Gear 8" 4D Trout: http://bit.ly/399bx97

Glide Bait- Gan Craft 230 (Dark Rainbow Trout): http://bit.ly/2fLjSnm

Topwater- Megabass Mega Dog (Live Shiner): http://bit.ly/2VIYoMH

Shad/Bluegill/Crappie... 

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

Squarebill- Lucky Craft 1.5 (BP Golden Shiner): http://bit.ly/2BGxKPa

Topwater- Teckel Kicknocker (Threadfin Shad): http://bit.ly/2nvxkoA

Big Ponds... (Add these baits to shad/bluegill/crappie)

Worm- 10" PowerWorm (Green Pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2cxomPX

Lizard- Zoom 8" Lizard (Watermelon Red): https://bit.ly/36qHvgs

Creature- Zoom Brush Hog (Green Pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2bnpCRx

Frog- Spro King Daddy (Albino): http://bit.ly/2h0LCYd

Small Ponds... (Add these baits to Big Ponds)

Frog- Jackall Kaera (Glitter Bluegill): http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Punch Creature- RI Sweet Beaver (Green Pumpkin Red): http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Punch Weight- Swagger Tungsten 1 oz: https://bit.ly/2X35Jtl

Punch Stop- 6th Sense Peg X Stoppers: https://bit.ly/32aJG6J

Budget Swimbait Combo... 

Rod- Dobyns Fury 806H: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel- Shimano Cardiff 300A: http://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 80 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC100 35 lb Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

All-Around Pond Combo... 

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

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

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

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen Mono 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget All-Around Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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

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

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Hat: https://bit.ly/31EYB8W

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G