I love to fish but I never catch any thing, it is a well stocked pond. Any ideas
Jan 20, 2020 06:32:57 #
Redial2416
Loc: Charlotte, NC metro area
Here in our local ponds a guy told me to try frozen shrimp. I thought he was just a little off until I actually tried it and the bass loved them.
Jan 20, 2020 07:27:14 #
msmllm
Loc: Huntington, WV
I have never tried frozen shrimp for bass. Would that also work in a lake or just for pond fishing?
Jan 20, 2020 07:31:41 #
Redial2416
Loc: Charlotte, NC metro area
Works in lakes also. My wife and I were out on our local lake a few years back and she latched onto a monster bass (using shrimp). Unfortunately my not so bright cousin was with us as well and he tried to bring it into the boat by pulling the line up and it broke the line as well as her heart.
Jan 20, 2020 09:00:09 #
The most important part of catching fish is to get a hook in the water ! The best all around bait for most freshwater fish is a live night crawler (catches a variety of fish) Rig with a weight on bottom & stag 6 in. off bottom & then about every 14 in. there after (here in east Texas I call this a Roy rig ) Place a weighted bobber about 12 in. above last hook . Use 2.0 gold hooks .
Jan 20, 2020 09:03:26 #
Jan 20, 2020 14:30:52 #
A pond is much like any other place to fish that is to say the fish đ doesnât just bit at any old time of the day talk to the local folks then go and have some fun good luck
Jan 20, 2020 14:49:51 #
BankStalker
Loc: Friendswood TX
get some nightcrawlers , pinch one in half and put it on a 1/32 or 1/16 OZ jighead. It will cast good,, and the jig seems to help not gut hook them, thats what I do anyway ,if Im not using artificial
Jan 20, 2020 15:40:31 #
If it is a hand stink problem get fish formulas sent spray it on I always use crawdad spray when bass fishing out fish 421 next to someone in boat without it
Jan 20, 2020 17:24:05 #
Jan 20, 2020 17:36:59 #
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Jan 20, 2020 19:26:05 #
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Jan 21, 2020 12:09:48 #
I appreciate the information here on this post. Fishing from the banks , I am after bluegills (sunnys) or whatever they may be called. Are the fish going to be near the bottom or top of the water?
Does it differ during summer or spring?
Why do I catch small ones mostly? (I return those)
I wish I could do better.
Does it differ during summer or spring?
Why do I catch small ones mostly? (I return those)
I wish I could do better.
Jan 21, 2020 12:47:25 #
Sounds like typical small pond. Sometimes in small ponds fish size is stunted. Mostly with blue gill and other sunfish. May need some bass or other types of predator fish to keep numbers of sunfish in check. You may also try nightcrawlers or stink bait on the bottom. Small ponds are usually stocked with catfish. Early spring is a good time to start fishing ponds since water warms here early and actually anytime of year should be good, because ponds are usually quite small. Fish parallel to the shore in warmer weather and deeper when it gets hot or extreme cold. Hope this helps. Have fun and good luck!
Jan 21, 2020 15:39:46 #
Quarter stick of dynamite and a long handled net. Worked for my grandfather. Just scoop em up.
Jan 21, 2020 19:08:19 #
Electricity works well to. I've never done this but my grandmother did. Ya that's right my grandma
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