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Advice for bass baits in neighborhood pond
Posted on 6/5/18 at 1:50 pm
Posted on 6/5/18 at 1:50 pm
We have 2 ponds in the back of our neighborhood for residents. I'm not an expert fisherman by any means, but like to go back there when time allows and fish for bass and sac-a-lait. What would be the best artificial bait to use for catching bass and what color would you guys recommend? Any specific baits that you can get from local stores like Academy? I haven't had much luck on spinner baits. Another guy was using a chatterbait and I personal saw him catch 2 bass in a 10 minute span using that. Any specific skirt color you guys recommend? One of the pond has a large fountain in the middle. Water clarity is clear by the bank up to about 8-12 inches in depth. Any advice is appreciated in advance...thanks!
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Posted on 6/5/18 at 1:54 pm to LSUperior
Is there any structure? If so, Carolina rig baby brush hog in watermelon or pumpkin.
Posted on 6/5/18 at 1:55 pm to LSUperior
Plastics!!! Worms, lizards, creature baits in tequila sunrise, watermelon, June bug and pumpkin colors. Flukes in white, pearl, smoky shad colors. Top water plugs, poppers or frogs in black, brown white and/or chartreuse
Posted on 6/5/18 at 1:58 pm to LSUperior
junebug baby brush hog or speed craw texas rigged is my go to for any fresh water in louisiana
Posted on 6/5/18 at 2:01 pm to LSUperior
Don't get wrapped up on color. Natural colors like watermelon and green pumpkin will cover you 95% of the time in a pond, unless there's been a real hard rain.
I would start with a texas rigged trick worm or brush hog, but I just prefer texas rigging. If you find that there's too much grass on the bottom, downsize the weight til it's manageable. Weightless senkos are deadly in small ponds.
I would start with a texas rigged trick worm or brush hog, but I just prefer texas rigging. If you find that there's too much grass on the bottom, downsize the weight til it's manageable. Weightless senkos are deadly in small ponds.
Posted on 6/5/18 at 2:08 pm to LSUperior
beetle spin or rooster tail
Posted on 6/5/18 at 2:12 pm to LSUperior
Weightless soft plastics like flukes and finesse worms.
Posted on 6/5/18 at 2:12 pm to LSUperior
If I had only one bait it would be Senko style bait in Wat/red or Green pumpkin.
smaller baits like Beetle spins and H & H's can do some damage in ponds as well...
smaller baits like Beetle spins and H & H's can do some damage in ponds as well...
This post was edited on 6/5/18 at 2:14 pm
Posted on 6/5/18 at 2:46 pm to LSUperior
gary yamamoto senkos in dark green with red speckles and you'll never use another bass lure
This post was edited on 6/5/18 at 2:47 pm
Posted on 6/5/18 at 4:01 pm to LSUperior
Use a Pop-R at daylight and dusk.
Posted on 6/5/18 at 4:27 pm to LSUperior
For pond bass, hard to beat an H&H
Posted on 6/5/18 at 4:27 pm to LSUperior
Does the pond have lillies or matted grass? Throw a frog in that junk and wait for them to explode. Now that it’s good and hot they’ll be laying under any shade they can find.
This post was edited on 6/5/18 at 4:29 pm
Posted on 6/5/18 at 5:14 pm to LSUperior
Minnows
Posted on 6/5/18 at 9:03 pm to LSUperior
Gary Yamamoto watermelon
Posted on 6/5/18 at 9:09 pm to LSUperior
Shakey head
Posted on 6/6/18 at 5:18 am to LSUperior
Black or pumpkin wacky rigged worm will catch bass in any pond in the country
Posted on 6/6/18 at 6:38 am to LSUperior
If the ponds are grass free don't look past a shallow diving cranbait like a Manns Baby -1
Posted on 6/6/18 at 7:24 am to LSUperior
If the pond gets a lot of fishing pressure, you should try something a little different. The difference could be the type of lure or the color or time of day. Like the poster a couple of posts up said, I’d try a wacky rigged Yum Dinger (Senko knock-off) in black with blue flake. The fish probably haven’t seen many wacky rigs and the dark color is also a little unique. You don’t have to worry so much about setting the hook with a wacky rig, too.
Another option like someone said is a weightless Zoom fluke with a small barrel swivel tied on about 12-18” above the bait to help with line twist. Cast it out, let it sink a bit and then pop-pop pause on the retrieve.
Topwater lures at dawn or dusk should work too. Tiny Torpedo is a good choice because it’s unusual. Same with a Zara Spook (Zara Puppy is a good size for a pond). You’ll need to learn how to do a “walk the dog” retrieve with the Spook.
Whatever you decide to use, watch some YouTube videos before you head out. There are good videos for almost every technique.
Another option like someone said is a weightless Zoom fluke with a small barrel swivel tied on about 12-18” above the bait to help with line twist. Cast it out, let it sink a bit and then pop-pop pause on the retrieve.
Topwater lures at dawn or dusk should work too. Tiny Torpedo is a good choice because it’s unusual. Same with a Zara Spook (Zara Puppy is a good size for a pond). You’ll need to learn how to do a “walk the dog” retrieve with the Spook.
Whatever you decide to use, watch some YouTube videos before you head out. There are good videos for almost every technique.
Posted on 6/6/18 at 7:28 am to LSUperior
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