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Frazier’s top farm pond baits

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Bassmaster Elite Series pro Micah Frazier loaded his family up with a plan to visit one of the three ponds that are located on his family's Georgia farm.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Micah Frazier loaded his family up with a plan to visit one of the three ponds that are located on his family’s Georgia farm.
He spends a great deal of time here testing baits and enjoying the countryside.
He spends a great deal of time here testing baits and enjoying the countryside.
One of his favorite baits is a War Eagle spinnerbait.
One of his favorite baits is a War Eagle spinnerbait.
And a Booyah Pad Crasher frog seems to almost always work, too.
And a Booyah Pad Crasher frog seems to almost always work, too.
A wacky-rigged Yum Dinger works very well, too.
A wacky-rigged Yum Dinger works very well, too.
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He releases many of the fish he catches — the bigger ones especially — to keep the bass population healthy and diverse.
He releases many of the fish he catches — the bigger ones especially — to keep the bass population healthy and diverse.
Three Abu Garcia rigs loaded with his Top 3 favorite pond baits.
Three Abu Garcia rigs loaded with his Top 3 favorite pond baits.
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He said getting back to his roots and walking a farm-pond shoreline helps him keep his perspective.
He said getting back to his roots and walking a farm-pond shoreline helps him keep his perspective.
With his wife and young son loaded up in the Polaris UTV, they can access many different spots on each pond.
With his wife and young son loaded up in the Polaris UTV, they can access many different spots on each pond.
And of course, the dog tags along, too.
And of course, the dog tags along, too.
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When the fishing is good, you can expect a bite, or some sort of activity, on most casts.
When the fishing is good, you can expect a bite, or some sort of activity, on most casts.
They aren't always big. But each one can teach you something.
They aren’t always big. But each one can teach you something.
The youngest member of the Frazier family, Huck, is bound to be holding bass on his own very soon.
The youngest member of the Frazier family, Huck, is bound to be holding bass on his own very soon.
Back to catch another ...
Back to catch another …
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He works the Yum Dinger along the shoreline, hoping to entice a big one to eat.
He works the Yum Dinger along the shoreline, hoping to entice a big one to eat.
Team Frazier's support crew cheers him on.
Team Frazier’s support crew cheers him on.
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Then another one finally bites.
Then another one finally bites.
The battle ensues.
The battle ensues.
This bass ate the War Eagle spinnerbait.
This bass ate the War Eagle spinnerbait.
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He works him in close.
He works him in close.
And it's a better bass, but not a big one.
And it’s a better bass, but not a big one.
Frazier has to keep trying. A drive that never ceases among top-level pros.
Frazier has to keep trying. A drive that never ceases among top-level pros.
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After several hook-ups and battles, he checks his line and knot for nicks and cuts.
After several hook-ups and battles, he checks his line and knot for nicks and cuts.
<p>With Ranger Boats being one of his sponsors, Frazier keeps a cold drink handy in a Ranger labeled tumbler.<br><br><br></p><p><a href=
With Ranger Boats being one of his sponsors, Frazier keeps a cold drink handy in a Ranger labeled tumbler.Try out these Simple 7 tips on Go-Outside.com to make your small pond fishing trip a “reel” success.

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