Are you a pond fisherman? Do you walk the bank, fish from a kayak, or tin boat? If you fish small waters there are a few key baits that you need to know how to use. You can carry whole tackle boxes but at the end of the day, one of these 5 baits is how you'll catch most of your fish!

If you've spent any time fishing ponds you know they're just as diverse as larger lakes. Some are shallow, others are deep. Some have clear water while others are muddy. Despite all these differences, there are key baits that work in nearly every pond, every time. These are the baits we trust when we're showing up to a new pond and need to see what kind of fish live there.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits (in the order they were discussed). We've included our favorite colors and sizes for each, along with some great budget-friendly rods and reels you can use to fish these baits effectively.

TOPWATER...
•Spro Bronzeye Poppin Frog: https://bit.ly/2HsyqIJ
Colors: Killer Gill, Sunfish, Nasty Shad

•Scum Frog Launch Frog: https://bit.ly/3rOYQIF
Colors: Bluegill, Leopard

•River2Sea Whopper Plopper 90: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV
Colors: Bone, Bluegill

SOFT JERKBAIT...
•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo
Colors: Baby Bass, Minnow Magic, Electric Shad

•Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H
Colors: Watermelon Red Flake, Smokin Shad

•Gamakatsu Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/3AmFDnK
Size: 3/0

TEXAS RIG CREATURE...
•Missile Baits D Stroyer: https://bit.ly/2QiTTrM
Colors: Copper Chopper, GP3, Super Bug

•Gamakatsu Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/3AmFDnK
Size: 4/0

•Xzone Tungsten: https://bit.ly/46AXJBW
Size: 1/4 oz

STICK BAIT...
•Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Colors: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

•Big Bite Baits Trick Stick: https://bit.ly/3shcgNK
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Tilapia

•Yum 5" Dinger Bulk Pack: https://bit.ly/3ZRlCRO
Colors: Watermelon Seed, Green Pumpkin

SHAKEY HEAD...
•Netbait T Mac Worm: https://bit.ly/2jndwj9
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Tilapia Magic

•Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shaky: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V
Size: 3/16 oz

BUDGET FROG COMBO...
Rod– Daiwa Tatula XT 7'3" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3wqRhwq
Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH
Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

BUDGET TEXAS RIG/FLUKE COMBO...
Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'2" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel– Shimano SLX XT (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader– Sufix Advance (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

STICK BAIT/SHAKEY HEAD COMBO...
Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh
Reel– Abu Garcia Max Pro: https://bit.ly/3QKCQOG
Line– Seaguar AbrazX (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2aaBBDX

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY...

Boat– Skeeter FXR 21: https://bit.ly/43GvGQh
Motor– Yamaha VMAX SHO 250 HP: https://bit.ly/3xolFv0
Trolling Motor– Minn Kota Ultrex Quest: https://bit.ly/41RErpY
Electronics– Humminbird Apex 13: https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q
Batteries– Dakota Lithium 135 AH: https://bit.ly/4b9HooR
Anchors– Minn Kota Raptors: https://bit.ly/3iMUrEJ
Camera– GoPro Hero 12: https://bit.ly/3MwQToy

*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR… 

Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: https://bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite Rod Cover: https://bit.ly/3UewJEx
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: https://bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Hard Storage Box: https://bit.ly/2t3uHMR
Favorite Soft Tackle Storage: https://bit.ly/3TnKHl7
Favorite Net: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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