Fishing for Trophy Bass in Trout Pond

[gotarheelz14]

Hey all. This Friday I will have the opportunity to fish in a pond that is stocked full of Trout. There are also some Largemouth in there and apparently, at least one ten pounder gets caught there every spring.

I am going to be fishing exclusively for bass. Obviously, I am pretty sure that Trout is probably the main forage for the big bass in there. So, I think knowing where the food is going to be, is probably a pretty good indicator of where the Bass are going to be.

So, how do you guys think I should approach fishing this pond?

Everything has to be single hook, barbless. I am planning on throwing a lot of jigs, big worms, maybe some Senko type worms. Also planning on throwing spinnerbaits and Chatterbaits as search baits. Once I find where the Bass are holding I will pound them with the Jigs, worms, etc. I also plan on using a dropshot to give the bass holding areas a final do over before I move on to the next spot.

PS. I wish I had any more info on the pond but I have not been there before and don't know much about it. I can ask around though. Also, I don't plan on using any big Huddlestons or anything like that this time. I have no money for that right now. I will probably go again there in the spring and use some at that point.

[Missouribassman95]

I think you have a pretty good plan. I would do everything you're doing, but wait untill an expert replies.

[Captain Obvious]

Fishing for Trophy Bass in Trout Pond

I thought they only did that in California

I would suggest a swimming jig in trout colors. I suggest going to this site to see how its done

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[islandbass]

Sounds like you have a good plan. Keep in mind that the drop shot will also catch trout. I would be surprised if you don't catch any incidental trout. Grab a popper or two also.

[Randall]

Trout swimbait. Mattlures or Huddleston fished slooooow. It all I woulld use if you are after a big bass. Get rid of the barb use heavy line and don't stop reeling when it is hooked. I would sell something and get a swimbait.

[camman]

Toss a ROF12 8" Huddleston......drag the bottom SLOW