kwilf Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 I fish in smallish ponds in Georgia around my house and I'm wondering what would work the best. I've had some luck on a baby brush hog and a little rooster tail. What should I be using and what colors? The ponds aren't very deep and have a soft mud bottom or weeds. Quote
endless Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Don't be afraid of a chatterbait or spinnerbait. I like colors like ghost shad or white/ chartreuse!! When I fish small ponds a 3/8 chatterbait is all I really throw. I just walk the bank and fan cast, while trying different retreives. Quote
SausageFingers Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Bladed or regular swim jigs should work. I prefer 3/8 or 1/2 ounce in natural colors. Quote
Ima Bass Ninja Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Topwater baits work well for a pond i fish. Try some pop R's and zara spooks to call the big girls up. Also i have seen a pond yet that didn't have frogs in it so i would give those a try also. Quote
endless Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Topwater baits work well for a pond i fish. Try some pop R's and zara spooks to call the big girls up. Also i have seen a pond yet that didn't have frogs in it so i would give those a try also. I just might have to try frogs on the small ponds I fish at times. Quote
Vinny Chase Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Start with jigs. I choose my colors based off water conditions - dingier/stained water you want a darker color or anything with a lot of contrast. Visa versa, pick a natural color in clearer waters. If you are fishing weedy conditions, throw a grass jig head. Personally, for all around conditions, my favorite jig is a NorthStar 3/8 oz Premier Jig in Missouri Craw. Another great option are for fishing over weeds in shallow water are paddle tail frogs...same colors apply to frog fishing as already stated. Quote
kwilf Posted March 8, 2012 Author Posted March 8, 2012 Thanks for all the suggestions. I'm headed up to bass pro shop later this week and this will be a great help Quote
kwilf Posted March 10, 2012 Author Posted March 10, 2012 Don't be afraid of a chatterbait or spinnerbait. I like colors like ghost shad or white/ chartreuse!! When I fish small ponds a 3/8 chatterbait is all I really throw. I just walk the bank and fan cast, while trying different retreives. I threw I white shad 3/8 oz chatterbait and don't get anything. I'll keep tryin it though. Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted March 11, 2012 Super User Posted March 11, 2012 If you can't catch a bass out of a pond on a 5" wacky rigged senko, there are no fish in that pond. Quote
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