Using a big jig or crankbait and dragging it is the most consistent way to catch big bass. The general rule of thumb, use a larger lure to catch larger fish. Big fish want to get a full meal if they are going to use their energy.

Stock your ponds with bass that have superior genetics. Keep your pond well-fertilized and limed (Northern ponds will likely not need fertilizer). Supplement the bass with all they can eat, use spin feeders to grow bluegills bigger and faster and add additional forage fish like threadfin shad to the lake; and.