What is a reservoir pond dam? Bassmaster Elite Series angler and Lake Fork bass fishing guide Lee Livesay explains the history of Lake Fork's pond dams. Before the lake was impounded, engineers built several brood ponds across the area, many of which were stocked with Florida-strain largemouth bass. These brood ponds were key to cultivating a healthy fish population, and as Lake Fork filled, the water flowed over or around the pond dams, connecting them to the main lake. Today, anglers can still find these pond dams, such as Hurley Pond Dam, which remains a popular fishing spot on Lake Fork. These high points, often covered with shells and surrounded by tree lines, attract both baitfish and bass. Using modern mapping technology like LakeMaster, you can easily locate these spots and increase your chances of landing a trophy bass. The fish tend to move in and out of these areas throughout the day, with many preferring to feed during the afternoon. Additionally, blowouts in the pond dams create current cuts, allowing shad and bass to flow through easily. Lake Fork's pond dams are more than just remnants of its history—they're hotspots for catching bass, thanks to their strategic location and structure. Whether you're new to the area or a seasoned pro, understanding the history of Lake Fork's pond dams can significantly improve your fishing experience. ** More from Humminbird ** • Website: www.humminbird.com • Never Miss a Humminbird Video - https://bit.ly/HumminbirdTV • Check out our Tutorials Channel - https://bit.ly/HumminbirdTutorials • Blogs - https://bit.ly/HumminbirdBlogs Follow us on Social Media: • Facebook: https://bit.ly/3BF9Sb1 • Instagram: https://bit.ly/3uVLbna • Twitter: https://bit.ly/3FVLq7O • TikTok: https://bit.ly/3PtuIjx

Here's a quick tip from Bassmaster Elite Series Pro, Alex Wetherell on waypoint management ✍️ #Humminbird #LakeMaster #FishFinder #APEX

We don't think the Muskie saying "Fish of 10,000 casts" applies to Doug Wegner. He absolutely hammers them! 🔨 #MEGAImaging #Humminbird #Musky #MuskyFishing #SideImaging

Humminbird LakeMaster provides exceptional marine map performance, precise contours, and customizable color palettes to help you find prized fishing spots faster. Learn More about LakeMaster 👉 https://bit.ly/3XxgaUa

Check out this Largemouth bolt from the bottom and absolutely crush this spinnerbait 👀 #MEGALive #Humminbird #MEGA360 #Largemouth #BassFishing 🎥 @BassBrawlOutdoors

Ryan DeChaine of Wired2Fish heads out to target basin panfish, specifically crappies, with a suite of Humminbird sonar tools. He shows how to use mapping, 2D sonar, Side Imaging, Down Imaging, and MEGA Live to efficiently target these hungry fall crappies. The purpose of the video is to show all of the fish finder electronics options for this style of fishing, but don't be discouraged if you do not have all of these tools, this technique can be accomplished with basic mapping and 2D sonar to get the job done. A word of caution. Barotrauma is a risk to panfish caught from deeper water. DeChaine focuses his efforts on shallower lakes or basins, usually 25 feet or less, to prevent barotrauma to the fish he doesn’t intend to keep. FEATURED Humminbird Electronics • FISH FINDER (bow) - Humminbird APEX 13 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G3 • FISH FINDER (console) - Humminbird SOLIX 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G3 • MAPPING - Humminbird AutoChart Live feature to Create Custom Mapping on Un-Mapped Lakes • LIVE SONAR - Humminbird MEGA Live • TROLLING MOTOR - Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor FEATURED TACKLE • GLIDING JIG - Rapala Jigging Rap • SPOON - VMC Rocker Spoon • JIG - VMC Moon Eye Jig, 1/16-ounce • FINESSE JIG - VMC Tungsten Probe Jig, 1/16-ounce • JIG TIPPING - Berkley PowerBait Panfish Nibbles • ROD - 13 Fishing Omen Panfish Trout, 6'9'' light-power, fast-action (OPTS69L) • REEL - 13 Fishing Kalon C Spinning Reel (KLC-6.2-2.0) • LINE - Sufix 832 Advanced Superline, 6-pound ** More from Humminbird ** • Website: www.humminbird.com • Never Miss a Humminbird Video - https://bit.ly/HumminbirdTV • Check out our Tutorials Channel - https://bit.ly/HumminbirdTutorials • Blogs - https://bit.ly/HumminbirdBlogs Follow us on Social Media: • Facebook: https://bit.ly/3BF9Sb1 • Instagram: https://bit.ly/3uVLbna • Twitter: https://bit.ly/3FVLq7O • TikTok: https://bit.ly/3PtuIjx

Targeting sand drops within river systems this time of year is a key tactic when fishing for smallmouth. Bob Downey demonstrates how he uses MEGA Down Imaging, Side Imaging and MEGA 360 to locate these sand drops. 🎣 #Humminbird #MEGA360 #DownImaging #SideImaging #Smallmouth