Have you ever been frustrated with all the people and noise at your local fishing hot spot? The competition with other fishermen for the best spot or even the parking? If you’re an avid fisherman then the answer is yes. Wouldn’t it be great to have a fishing lake all to yourself? Wouldn’t fishing for bass in private surroundings be a dream come true? It sounds terrific, but how can you be allowed the luxury?

It’s worth the challenge. Land owners may be a bit suspicious of you, but who can blame them. No one, especially a property owner, appreciates trespassers and litterbugs. It’s best not to come on too strong when you talk to the owner of a private pond. You should be congenial and show a good amount of admiration of the person’s efforts and rights to privacy. Express to them that you view mother nature with high regard. Don’t be picky about the time and dates that they offer the private fishing pond to you. Even if they have worked out a time with you, it’s always safer to announce your arrival once you get there.

Be sure to work out minor details about parking preferences. Do not intrude on their private lives, if they are not going to be at that property, make arrangements for another time. If they are very negative and give you an out and out no, thank them for their time.

You never know when you might see them again and because you handled it well this time they may say yes the next time. Once you establish yourself as a responsible guest, the private pond owner may allow you to invite along other bass fishing friends. Show a genuine interest, ask if there are more places on the land that they might allow you to fish on. Many good sized farms have lots of secret fishing spots. They may even know of other property owners with ponds that would not mind if others fished their pond. Always leave the property the same way you found it.

Don’t leave any debris lying about the land or water. Offer the owners some fish, cleaned of course. Always keep in mind what you would do if that was your property and they wanted to fish there. Once you’ve established a friendship with the owner, it would be polite to send them thank-you notes and add them to your holiday list. Be thoughtful and suggest you are willing to help them out with a few tasks if they ever need a hand.

What are you waiting for? Isn’t it time you find that perfect private fishing pond, relax, and tie on one of your favourite topwater bass lures?

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