Farm Pond baits

[BigEZ19]

i know the possibilities are probably endless..and im sure this topic has been brought up several times..but what are some baits that just kill the bass on farm ponds..just want to know what you guys think..thanks

[CRANKSTER]

5" Senko works like a charm.

[BucketBuster]

5" Senko works like a charm.

x2 and you can't go wrong with a texas riged worm.

[florida strain]

try to match the hatch sometimes farm ponds dont have alot of shad and such ..sometimes they do... if they dont the bass eat what comes off the land such as frogs tadpoles, lizards and such.. it shouldnt be hard to dial them in..good luck

[bassman31783]

Senko's rigged every which way.  Wacky rig around weed edges or any cover.  T-rig to punch through the thicker stuff if available.  C-rig for the muddy bottom. 

Also never pass up the old standbys for ponds such as a jig & grub, tiny torpedo, jitterbug, beetle spin etc...

[Vinny Chase]

I agree anything T-Rigged. Personally i love YUM ribbontails

[Marty]

i know the possibilities are probably endless..and im sure this topic has been brought up several times..but what are some baits that just kill the bass on farm ponds..just want to know what you guys think..thanks

I think your first sentence is correct. If you find lots of bass, there are loads of baits that will catch them. I've fished a lot of ponds and have caught fish on a wide variety of lures, basically the same variety that catches them in larger water. My bottom line is to choose a lure that you think is right for the conditions.

[LilJakeC1]

senkos, trick worms, skirted chompers grubs, frogs, and beetle spins all work great for me but you can use just about anything and catch fish in ponds. Just remember to use as small of size as you possibly can.

[Big Bait Fishing]

for small bodies of water , i like to use a shakey head worm , a 7" worm like a shakey power worm on a 1/4 oz. shakey jig like a Owner ultra head , jigged off the bottom works wonders 

[Boogey Man]

Rapala F11, inline spinners, and Strike King Mini-King spinnerbaits are some I have good luck with pond fishing. Also try crankbaits in a bluegill pattern.

[LAO162]

At times Poppers and topwaters should also work

[bwell]

Buzzbaits really work well at the pond behind my house...

[dman]

Buzzbaits really work well ...

X2

[KYbass1276]

senkos, trick worms, skirted chompers grubs, frogs, and beetle spins all work great for me but you can use just about anything and catch fish in ponds. Just remember to use as small of size as you possibly can.

I disagree with you last statement.  I use everything that I would use on a large body of water in a farm pond as well. With the exception of deep diving cranks they don't usually work out to well.  Just remember to match the hatch.    I have had alot of success using carolina rig, drop shot rigs, lipless cranks,  tons of them on shakey head, and yes the senko has been a good producer as well.

Actually when C rigging I prefer a 10 inch worm I have caught alot of fish doing that.   

[JigMe]

I have fished several ponds in the area, and each pond is unique. One of the larger pond I have fished, they don't want anything other than spinner bait. You might want to experience with all different types of lure, and found out how they want it. Then that's how you are going to deliver them. Retrieve slowly, or pause then go. Try it all.

[lightsout]

It's funny how baits marketed for ponds are so small. Don't believe that for a second. I tend to throw bigger baits in ponds because the fish will often be more receptive to them. The odds are very high you will catch big fish out of small bodies of water if you make the choice to pursue them.

[dawgsontop]

I live on one pond and have two within a half mile where I do most of my fishing. 

I use mainly Zoom Supers in cold weather, but add Rapala Original and X-Raps in spring.  Believe it or not, I catch plenty of fish swimming or t-rigging bright ribbontails. 

[Shakes]

Seems like farm pond fish are actually kinda stupid. Some have never seen some of the crazy things we carry in our tackle... and for that reason the fishing is just that much better. Ah... unpressured water.

Favorites:

Sunrise - Black Buzzbait... insane.

Rest of the day - white weightless rigged super fluke.

[Coonedawg]

Seems like farm pond fish are actually kinda stupid. Some have never seen some of the crazy things we carry in our tackle... and for that reason the fishing is just that much better. Ah... unpressured water.

Favorites:

Sunrise - Black Buzzbait... insane.

Rest of the day - white weightless rigged super fluke.

Thats a pretty good system, and mine is very similar for unpressured waters.