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Ultralight Finesse Fishing in a Small City Pond

Long Ear Perch on a Pink Rooster Tail 🎣 | Average Angler Life

Most anglers overlook small city ponds — but that’s where surprising action can happen, especially with ultralight finesse gear. In this session I fished a quiet pond in Anna, Texas using a simple pink Rooster Tail on 4 lb test line with a sensitive ultralight baitcasting setup.

You’ll see how to coax bites from tiny but aggressive long ear perch in shallow water, feel the faintest strikes, work the edges, and adjust retrieve speed. These finesse tactics shine in urban waters and prove you don’t need big gear or big water for fun fishing.

Peaceful ponds right in town can deliver exciting action on ultralight tackle.

If you’re looking for close-to-home fishing or want to try ultralight finesse, give your local small ponds a shot — you might be surprised what’s hiding there.

What’s your favorite ultralight or finesse setup for small ponds? Share it in the comments!

Tight lines,
— Average Angler Life 🎣

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Bad Video, Good Audio: Rooster Tail Bass — And a Follower

Bad Video, Good Audio

Rooster Tail Bass — And a Follower — Average Angler Life

What this clip was about

Bad video. Good audio. You still get the feel for the action.

A bass took my Rooster Tail spinner while another bass followed it in.

One ate. One chased.

Bad video. Good audio. Still get the feel for the action.

A bass took my Rooster Tail spinner while another bass followed it in.

That is the clip. One committed. One would not. The blade did enough work that two fish showed up. Camera quality is optional. The take is not.

Tight lines. I’ll see you on the bank.

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Rooster Tail Showcase — AAL Approved

The spinner that got bit while a second bass followed it in. Keep the blade running. Let the pond argue about who eats first.

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Sea Urchin Showcase

When followers will not commit to the spinner, a slow urchin-style fall is the next look.

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Fish number 4 came on a fire tiger Rooster Tail.

Fish Number 4

Fire Tiger Rooster Tail — One-Lure BFS Challenge — Average Angler Life

What this clip was about

Fish number 4. Fire tiger Rooster Tail. Ultralight baitcast. One-lure challenge.

Simple outing, simple bait — an inline spinner and a pond that paid another fish.

Stay with the spinner

Fish number 4 came on a fire tiger Rooster Tail.

Ultralight baitcast. One-lure challenge. No extra baits in the rotation. Just an inline spinner and a pond that finally gave me another one.

That is the fun of these days. You stop hunting the perfect lure and start hunting the next cast. Fire tiger flash, blade thumping, light combo in the hand. Simple on purpose.

If you have been waiting to switch, stay with it a little longer. Number 4 showed up because the bait stayed wet.

Tight lines. I’ll see you on the bank.

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Rooster Tail Showcase — AAL Approved

Fire tiger Rooster Tail — the inline spinner that put fish number 4 in the boat for this one-lure challenge.

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Sea Urchin Showcase

A simple urchin-style change-up when the spinner bite slows. Slow fall, twitch-and-drop, tight to the bank.

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Nice Bass on a Rooster Tail | Steady Retrieve BFS Pond Fight

Nice Bass on a Rooster Tail | Steady Retrieve BFS Fight

Nice bass on an inline spinner — a Rooster Tail on a steady retrieve did it. Fun fight on BFS fishing gear. Average Angler Life kept the blade spinning, stayed ready, and landed the fish after it took some line.

That’s the kind of bite that makes ultralight baitcasting worth it. Small lure, light setup, and a pond bass that actually runs. No fancy cadence. Just a classic spinner doing its job along the bank.

Simple pond fishing. Real fight. Clean landing. Perfect for BFS fans, ultralight anglers, and anyone who likes seeing a Rooster Tail get eaten by something bigger than a bluegill.

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Chunkie Bluegill on a Rooster Tail | BFS Ultralight Baitcasting Pond Session

Chunkie Bluegill on a Rooster Tail | BFS Ultralight Baitcasting

Chunkie bluegill on ultralight baitcasting gear — BFS fishing with a Rooster Tail and a steady retrieve. Average Angler Life keeps it simple: keep the blade spinning, work the bank, and let Mr. Bluegill decide.

That’s the whole pattern this time. No extra rod tricks. Just a classic inline spinner flashing along the edge until a fatter bluegill commits. When he eats, you’ll feel it. These chunky panfish are a blast on light BFS gear.

Perfect for anyone into ultralight baitcasting, pond bluegill, and small-lure fishing that still produces real fish.

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Bluegill #6 on a Rooster Tail | Oklahoma Pond BFS Live Highlight

Bluegill #6 on a Rooster Tail | Oklahoma Pond BFS Highlight

Live highlight from an Oklahoma pond — bluegill number six on a Rooster Tail with a full BFS combo. Average Angler Life is on the bank with the Magic Handing L ultralight rod and the Flight Feather Kingfisher BFS reel, throwing a small spinner and letting the fish decide.

Light line, classic Rooster Tail flash, and a clean take along the bank. You’ll see the retrieve, the strike, and why this ultralight baitcasting setup is so much fun when the panfish are willing.

Simple pond fishing. Real highlight. Perfect for anyone into BFS, ultralight gear, and chasing bluegill and bass with tiny lures.

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First and Only Fish This Round | BFS Ultralight with a Rooster Tail

First and only fish this round on BFS gear — ultralight baitcasting with an inline Rooster Tail. Average Angler Life keeps it honest: one fish, one lure, one setup that still earned its keep on a quiet pond.

Some sessions are wide open. This one was a grind. I work the bank, keep the blade spinning, and stay with the BFS combo until something finally commits. You’ll see the retrieve, the take, and why light baitcasting still feels worth it even when the pond only gives you one.

Perfect for BFS fans, ultralight anglers, and anyone who knows some days you take the one that eats and call it a win.

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Ultralight Baitcasting for Bass – Rooster Tail on BFS Gear + Got a Jumper!

Ultralight Baitcasting for Bass

Rooster Tail on BFS Gear + Got a Jumper! 🎣 | Average Angler Life

Ultralight baitcasting for bass with inline spinners! In this session I was throwing a Rooster Tail on BFS gear and connected with a solid bass that went airborne — got a jumper!

The light setup made the fight fun and the classic spinner once again proved why it remains a go-to for pond and shoreline bass. Simple lure, sensitive gear, and exciting surface action.

Light gear + classic spinners = exciting jumper bass!

There’s something special about watching a bass clear the water on ultralight tackle.

What’s your favorite Rooster Tail color or size when targeting bass? Share it in the comments!

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— Average Angler Life 🎣

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Pond BFS Fishing with Fire Tiger Rooster Tail – Multiple Bass Landed!

Pond BFS Fishing with Fire Tiger Rooster Tail

Multiple Bass on Ultralight Gear 🎣 | Average Angler Life

Back at the pond with my BFS setup — KastKing Zephyr reel paired with the Shakespeare Microcast rod — throwing a Fire Tiger Rooster Tail inline spinner. The bass were actively feeding and I managed several nice ones this round, including a solid Bass #4!

There’s something really fun about feeling those strikes on light gear and watching the spinner blade work. Inline spinners like the Rooster Tail are such a reliable choice for ponds, especially when the fish are in a chasing mood.

Ultralight BFS fishing never gets old — every bite feels exciting!

If you haven’t tried BFS or inline spinners for pond bass, I highly recommend giving it a go. It’s simple, effective, and a blast on the water.

What’s your favorite Rooster Tail color or inline spinner for bass? Let me know in the comments!

Tight lines,
— Average Angler Life 🎣

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This $2 Lure Works, and an Inline Spinner | Plus Cool Video of a Bass Chasing a Bluegill!

Here is the second in the $2 BFS Lure Series where I fish discount lures using ultralight baitcasting gear. 

First round, I fished a Crawdad. This time, I fish a hard bait that looks like a Yo-Zuri lure.

I started out fishing a Chartreuse one but switched to an Inline Spinner because the pond had lots of greenery fouling the lure.

Soon after, a Bass chased a Bluegill into the shallows directly in front of me. Got some cool video of it! That said, I cast the spinner and caught a Bass... may have been the one that was chasing a Bluegill!

Afterwards, I lost the spinner to a Tree Fish. I decided to go back to the $2 Lure but went with a White one. I also removed the rear hook and left the front hook on in hopes of fouling the lure less.

It did work, caught a Bass and also lost one! I learned a stop and go retrieve works well, and watched a Bass swallow the lure... I set the hook but did not land it.

Fun times... to check back, playing around with another $2 Lure... another Yo-Zuri imitation that looks very similar to a Snapbean!

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Ultralight Bass Fishing | Kastking Zephyr and 1/16oz Rooster Tail Works!

Fished the local pond with the Kastking Zephyr BFS reel on a Shakespeare Microcast Rod and 1/16oz Roostertail. Switched the 10lbs braided line that had a 2lbs mono equivalent diameter for 4lbs mono… no more line slipping under the spool!

Caught two bass and found a lure someone lost… not bad, left with more lures than I had at the start. Not the norm for yours truly!

PS. Shimano BFS reel delivers today… check back for an unboxing post!

Inline Spinner Does Well, then Bread Gets a Catfish!

Fished Bethany this morning before the rain arrived.  Caught Bass and a Sunfish using inline spinners.  No Bruisers but was good to see the Bass were active.  Then, noticed something feeding on the surface on Bread.  Switched to Bread and freelined it.  Ended up catching a 20" Catfish! This one makes the Fishing Bulletin Board. Fun stuff!

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One Bluegill and Two Bass This Round

Fished Auburn Springs this evening.  Cold front rolled in the other day and dropped temps.  Was having fun catching Bass on Senkos.  Decided to try an inline spinner this time.  Managed to catch a Bluegill and two Bass fishing a Rooster Tail.  Largest fish was a Bass that went almost 14" in size.  Fun stuff!

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More Inline Spinners But... Bass On Their Beds!

Returned to Bethany with inline spinners.  But, could see Bass on their beds.  Had to adjust the retrieve and drag the spinner slow across the bed to get the first one to strike.  Then, switched back to a steady retrieve and caught some little scrappy ones.  Going to switch lures to adjust to the pattern change!

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More Inline Spinners at Bethany

Fished the evening bite yesterday.  Caught (lost count but we think) eight Bass.  No Bruisers but still a lot of fun on ultralight gear.  Lost several of our homemade inline spinner to snags; tied on a Rooster Tail and caught Bass; then lost it... tied on another one and caught Bass.  Fun stuff!

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Inline Spinners....

Decided to fish Inline Spinners this evening at Bethany Lakes.  Started out with our Purple Wooley Rooster Martin; fished it with a steady retrieve.  Managed to catch three Bass before losing it to a Tree Bass.  Switched to an Orange Rooster Tail and caught a scrappy little Bass!  Not bad, lotta fun, able to get a round in before the next cold front arrived!

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Trout Bite Was On at Frisco Today!

Frisco hosted their annual Trick or Trout Derby today.  Missed the derby but was able to fish the  afternoon before the rain arrived.  Was a tough go at first with the cold and wind. But, did manage to limit out!

Started casting the Four Weight Fly Rod despite the strong wind. Caught a little Stocker Trout and a little Bluegill.  Also, had several missed strikes.

Switched to Powerbait and caught one Trout, then noticed the Trout started rising and schools were working the surface around the fountain.

Changed to a Copper Super Duper, added split-shot for more casting weight, and then casted for distance.  Was able to limit out fairly quickly.

Fun stuff... saw others catching them on Super Dupers, Rooster Tails, Corn, and Powerbait.  Action should be good for the next few days weather permitting!

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Thirteen Bass and Two Bluegill on Rooster Tails, then Three Catfish on Cheerios!

Fished Bethany this evening.  Caught thirteen Bass (no Bruisers) and two Bluegill using Rooster Tails and Ultralight Gear.  Then, as it got dark, noticed activity in the shallows while walking back to the car.  Switched to bait and freelined Cheerios;  ended up catching three decent Catfish.  Had to call it quits but left them biting.  Catfish ranged from 18" to 20"+!  Fun stuff!

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