pond bass fishing tips

When fishing a small pond, tactics lend themselves to the finesse approach -- innertube
floats, canoes, kayaks, two-man plastic pontoons, even a pair of waders. Next time you fish a
pond, rather than lumbering up to the water like a thirsty Neanderthal, ease out beyond the
vegetation. Bass, like deer, are "edge" animals, so cast parallel to the weed line.
Focus on the Mepps-style in-line spinners and the Beatle Spin spinner-jig combinations that
weigh one-eighth ounce or less. Check your tackle shop for the life-like miniature crickets,
crawfish and minnows. These lures float, then dive 6- to 18-inches on retrieve.