Where To Find The Pond Monster In The Summer Heat

[Charles Honeysuckle]

Now I know a lot of ponds and I know there is big ones in there but some days I just can't seem to find them or I just can't get them to bite what should I do

[Jake P]

Holy FREAKIN moly the bass in your avatar pic is a HHAAWWGG!!! Try a Jig n pig slooooooow.

[Dylcook91]

Ive been havin the same problem, been getting small fish on plastics fished slow. Got a good one today using a 4" crawfish across the top of lilly pads. Other then that the deepest pockets the pond has to offer and other shaded areas.

[Nitrofreak]

Don't be afraid to go big !!!

Get on top early if there is a good bit of cover, and go deep and slow in the afternoon, the big one's will be more lathargic in most cases, Right now I would be fishing the Anoconda on some of the points and ledges around here, the Rage lobster, Rage rigged, Smokin Rooster, Rage rigged are also some of my favorites.

Good luck and be safe !!!

[roadwarrior]

WOW!

What did that bass weigh?

[Charles Honeysuckle]

12.45 pounds I caught it at lake fork on a drop shot

[yoyoman]

just awsome. congrats! i will never get one of those in pa.

[Quillback]

Holy Hawg! And you're asking us how to catch the big ones? We should be asking you

[chubaka]

Frogs!

[Charles Honeysuckle]

Hay I had a guide on that trip to help me out I still have a long ways to go before I become pro I will take all the help I can get

[BASSclary]

BIG plastics, fished REALLY slow.

Try an 8" lizard, or a big swimbait.

Obviously you're bites will be few and far between, but they will be quality fish for sure.

[Sam]

Some suggestions:

1. Be sure to wear poloraized sunglasses so you can see into the water.

2. The big ladies will either be a) in deep water or swimming lazily along the bank. If you see them along the bank throw a Senko type bait at them.

3. Use a "noise" making bait for topwater (Cavitron, popper, frog, rat, spinnerbait, Hula Popper, Chatterbait) and if possible, put a rattle in your plastics.

4. Sometimes big baits are the ticket while other times a finesse worm will do the trick. I am sure you were using a Robo Worm or finesse worm on that drop shot at Lake Fork to catch the big one.

5. Be patient. You will attract every fish in the pond and will probably get hit by some of the smaller ones.

6. Start fishing before sunrise and after sunset with topwaters. A Cavitron can be a fantastic bait before the sun rises and sets.

7. Remember, the bass will stay close to their favorite places or will have a milk run. For ponds I have found the big ladies stay within one area of the pond.

A jig and pig may work depending on the grass, weeds and slop on the bottom. A big jig, like a Mop Head with a Rage Tail trailer, can produce strikes. The big ones may take it if they see it so have a rattle on them.

If all else fails, use live bait. A live bluegill on a baitcaster can work wonders.

Post pics of what you catch.

[Charles Honeysuckle]

Big baits are working I caught some 5.ponders on a lake fork magic shad I just let it sink to the bottom with a slow retrieve

[paul.]

we're coming up on the full moon. bluegill will be bedding. wear polarized glasses and look for where the bottom looks like honeycomb. these are the bluegill beds. if the water clarity is poor and you can't see, chances are the beds will be in a "corner" of the pond. there will be at least one big fish staking out the bluegill beds and picking 'em off every now and then, particularly if there is a good ambush point nearby like a stump or grassbed. count on it. lots of good bait choices mentioned. one that would be an excellent addition is a mattlures bluegill.

[Wachati]

I have been running into the same problem on my pond, just catching dinks and 2 pounders. It's been 100 degrees everyday, but what I have found to get the bigger fish is to go big with the baits. I can normally land big ones with a 5" sticko but now they won't touch it. I have been throwing on 7 1/4" big fat worms and those have been drawing out the big guys. I guess if they are going to expend any energy they want a bigger meal lol. I have caught them on a slow retrieve or if you have a bunch or weeds/grass running the worm fast along the top. Also having luck with the 4" havoc pit boss and running it like a top water frog. I haven't had a bite in a month on a top water frog but they hit the pit boss like crazy.

[mikey5string]

WHAT?!

Everyone knows you cant catch big bass on a drop shot!

[mikey5string]

ps.

try a drop shot.