Red_King814 Posted January 9, 2016 Posted January 9, 2016 Before everyone gets upset and starts going off on my post again IVE GAINED PERMISSION TO FISH THE COURSE.... But I was wondering if most courses have fish in em or how does that work also any tips ? Quote
Super User the reel ess Posted January 9, 2016 Super User Posted January 9, 2016 Look for signs of bluegill and minnows. If they're there, their are probably bass. If you don't see them, try a t-rigged worm or craw in the deepest part of the pond. If it's cold where you're fishing (I assume Erie is cold now) even the minnows may be inactive. If I'm wrong and it's warm, minnows and small bluegill will be swimming around the edge. I fished a farm pond last Saturday for about 45 min without seeing as much as a ripple. I cut my lost time and left for another pond I knew had bass in it. Good luck! Quote
Super User WRB Posted January 9, 2016 Super User Posted January 9, 2016 T-rigged 6-7" plastic worm and original Rapala minnow should be all you need. Tom 1 Quote
Super User Sam Posted January 9, 2016 Super User Posted January 9, 2016 Most golf ponds I know have bass, bream, bluegill and minnows in them, plus turtles and frogs. Go out and fish it and see what happens. Some of the best fishing can be enjoyed at a golf course pond. Quote
PennBass Posted January 10, 2016 Posted January 10, 2016 What's the pond like? Is it deep, shallow, weedy, rocky, muddy, etc? Quote
Super User Fishes in trees Posted January 10, 2016 Super User Posted January 10, 2016 If I was fishing a golf course pond that allegedly had fish in it but I didn't know - there are several baits I'd try. In no particular order, I might try a smallish beetle spin on lighter tackle. I might walk the bank and throw a spinner bait or a lipless crank. Might throw a buzz bait. Might throw a wacky or tx rigged senko. Might throw a grub on a 1/8 oz ball head or slider head jig. Hope this gives you some idea of where to start. Do you know anyone else who has caught fish in that pond? What did they use? That is a fair question and one I hope you've already asked. 1 Quote
ClackerBuzz Posted January 10, 2016 Posted January 10, 2016 the bigger question: is there a wrong way to fish a golf course pond? the answer is no. you can seriously do no wrong on these ponds. have at it and become an expert at any technique. want a half million youtube hits on how to fish a drop shot like a boss? just film on a golf course pond. the true problem with these ponds is building an overconfident angler. you'll feel like a swimbait god on a gold course, that is until you upgrade to some big water, cast till exhaustion 5 outings without a single fish, and need a two week fishing break b/c of a sore shoulder. then you'll miss that little slice of golf paradise 2 Quote
Hurricane Posted January 10, 2016 Posted January 10, 2016 Try a Rooster Tail even.. Or a Strike King mini king.. 1 Quote
clh121787 Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 8 hours ago, ClackerBuzz said: the bigger question: is there a wrong way to fish a golf course pond? the answer is no. you can seriously do no wrong on these ponds. have at it and become an expert at any technique. want a half million youtube hits on how to fish a drop shot like a boss? just film on a golf course pond. the true problem with these ponds is building an overconfident angler. you'll feel like a swimbait god on a gold course, that is until you upgrade to some big water, cast till exhaustion 5 outings without a single fish, and need a two week fishing break b/c of a sore shoulder. then you'll miss that little slice of golf paradise My thoughts exactly. Pick your prettiest favorite lure and it will probably get crushed. 1 Quote
Super User soflabasser Posted January 11, 2016 Super User Posted January 11, 2016 3 hours ago, clh121787 said: My thoughts exactly. Pick your prettiest favorite lure and it will probably get crushed. Agree with you 100%!Pretty much any lure will work in a Golf Course pond.Those bass will hit anything that passes in front of their face. Quote
hawgenvy Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 12 hours ago, ClackerBuzz said: the bigger question: is there a wrong way to fish a golf course pond? the answer is no. you can seriously do no wrong on these ponds. have at it and become an expert at any technique. want a half million youtube hits on how to fish a drop shot like a boss? just film on a golf course pond. the true problem with these ponds is building an overconfident angler. you'll feel like a swimbait god on a gold course, that is until you upgrade to some big water, cast till exhaustion 5 outings without a single fish, and need a two week fishing break b/c of a sore shoulder. then you'll miss that little slice of golf paradise It's very easy to get badly spoiled when you have access to golf ponds full of hungry bass that no one else fishes. And they're banked all around by gently sloping expertly manicured grass without trees or bushes to block your casts. If you're lucky, you can borrow a cart that you can load up like a bass boat, with a bunch of rods, tackle, and refreshments. It'll have a canvas top against sun and rain, and a little fan if you get too warm. Just watch out for flying balls and angry golfers. (Hey, why not a caddy, too, a retired or part time bass pro or guide? He'll drive the cart, put you in the best spots, suggest baits and rods, tie your lures, unhook your many fish, and weigh and photograph your trophies. Then off to the clubhouse for a massage, steam bath, shower, and cocktails. That's what I'll have on the golf course I'm planning to buy after I win this week's $1.3 billion lottery. I might let a few other anglers in for a day of guided bank fishing -- for, say, $230 apiece. We don't want it too popular; fishing pressure, you know.) Quote
fisherrw Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 a senko will always catch fish a golf course pond. Quote
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