Smaller ponds are some of the best places to find an incredible topwater bite. The bass aren’t heavily pressured, so they’ll often showcase an impressive display of aerial acrobatics when a well-placed topwater plug crosses their path. In addition, pond bass often relate to the shallow banks of these smaller fisheries, making them easy to reach from shore.

But if you’ve tried to fish topwaters lures from the bank, you’re well aware of the common frustrations it causes.