Ok wear would the big bass be lurking in the middle of July in a small pond? Would they be in deep water structure or shallow structure?

most likely under matted vegitation if there is any.

most likely under matted vegitation if there is any.

Also, in deeper water associated with structure. In a pond I fish, the larger bass patrol a ledge off the bank 8-12 yards. I occasionally find a few in the channel of the original stream, but this is not a feature of many ponds.

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I would agree that they would seek an area with the highest oxygen levels or the cooler water. It's possible that they haven't gone anywhere, it's just very tough to get them to bite.

Also in deeper water associated with structure.In a pond i fish,the larger bass a ledge off the bank 8-12 yard.i occasionally find a few in the channel of the original stream,but this is not a feature of many ponds

   

What bait would you suggest using in these areas?

The larger ones are always on the opposite side of the pond when I fish.  ;D

"The larger ones are always on the opposite side of the pond when I fish. ;D"

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X2 Glad I'm not the only one with these issues ...

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