TOP 5 BAITS FOR POND FISHING!!!
Let’s talk about pond fishing! Do you walk the bank, fish from a kayak, or tin 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 full of gear, 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 and colors that work in nearly every pond. 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. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.
*TACTICALBASSIN GEAR…*
•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
*TOPWATER…*
•Berkley Swamp Lord Popping Frog: https://bit.ly/4dSmnkF
Color: MF Bluegill, Burnt Bone
•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE
Color: Juvy Gill
•Heddon Super Spook Jr: https://bit.ly/4vBB5EY
Color: Wounded Shad
*SOFT JERKBAIT…*
•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo
Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad
•Gamakatsu Nano Alpha Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/4bbBuDW
Size: 3/0
*TEXAS RIG CREATURE…*
•MissileBaits D stroyer: https://bit.ly/2QiTTrM
Colors: Super Bug, Green Pumpkin
•Xzone Tungsten Weight: https://bit.ly/3c28mks
Size: 3/16 oz
•Gamakatsu Nano Alpha Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/4bbBuDW
Size: 3/0
*SHAKEY HEAD…*
•Xzone Deception Worm: https://bit.ly/43YDE6x
Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Sprayed Grass
•Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shakey Head: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V
Size: 3/16 oz
*SWIMBAIT…*
Bait– Xzone 4″ Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q
Color: Tennessee Shad, Bluegill, Electric Shad
Hook– Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7
Size: 1/4 oz, 5/0 Hook
*BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO…*
Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7’1″ Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh
Reel– Abu Garcia Max Pro: https://bit.ly/3QKCQOG
Line– Sufix 832 (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader– Sufix Advance (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix
*BUDGET SHAKEY HEAD COMBO…*
Rod– Dobyns Fury 7′ Medium Fast (703): https://bit.ly/2e7HZPF
Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2000: https://bit.ly/488CsQb
Line– Sunline FCSniper (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju
*BUDGET TEXAS RIG/SWIMBAIT COMBO…*
Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7’1″ Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU
Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT: https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line– Seaguar Red Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA
*BUDGET FROG FISHING COMBO…*
Rod– Dobyns Fury 7’3″ Heavy+ (735): https://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel– Abu Garcia Max Pro: https://bit.ly/3QKCQOG
Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
*LOWEST PRICE ALL AROUND COMBO…*
Rod– Shimano Sellus 7′ Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/4vm39vH
Reel– Shimano Caius: https://bit.ly/2O3Dvuw
Line– Seaguar Red Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA
*TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)*
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…
•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY… *
Trolling Motor– Minn Kota Ultrex Quest: https://bit.ly/41RErpY
Electronics– Humminbird Apex 13: https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q
Anchors– Minn Kota Raptors: https://bit.ly/3iMUrEJ
Camera– GoPro Hero 13: https://bit.ly/4hgdC4O
*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…*
Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: https://bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite Rod Cover: https://bit.ly/3UewJEx
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: https://bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Hard Storage Box: https://bit.ly/2t3uHMR
Favorite Soft Tackle Storage: https://bit.ly/3TnKHl7
Favorite Net: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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