The Bass Decision Tree: How I Fish a Small MN Reservoir (Beginner Guide)

This small dam reservoir looks quiet — no boat ramp, no electronics needed. Here's the exact decision tree I use to find bass in water like this, and it'll work on your local pond too. Filmed at a small, public, bank-accessible Minnesota reservoir with largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed, catfish, and more — the kind of spot you can reach on foot, by bike, or even e-bike, no car required. Always check current MN DNR regulations before you fish. This is Episode [#] in our beginner-friendly Minnesota fishing series. Every North Star Anglers video is built around one idea: you don't need prime water or expensive gear to catch fish — you need a repeatable process that works on YOUR local lake or pond. 🎣 Gear mentioned in this video: https://amzn.to/4bRiUUH 📩 Grab the free Pond Decision Tree cheat sheet: https://docs.google.com/presentation/... 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Minnesota fishing breakdowns #PondFishing #PondBass #MNFishing #MinnesotaFishing #BassFishingForBeginners #BankFishing #NorthStarAnglers #FishingTips #DecisionTree #NoBoatFishing Favorite Gear!!! Open Water Tackle Boxes KastKing HyberSeal Waterproof Tackle Box https://amzn.to/4rPqm7R Plano 3700 Waterproof StowAway https://amzn.to/4uS17EL Reels Piscifun Carbon X II (2000 size) https://amzn.to/3Pp74ZC Shimano Sedona FJ (1000 size) https://amzn.to/4t77KkR Rods Ultralight Rods Dobbyns Trout and Panfish Ultralight 6’2” https://amzn.to/4uGlswJ Okuma Celilo Spinning Rod 6’6” https://amzn.to/4bpotd8 Medium Scheels Outfitters Trophy Series Spinning Casting Rod 6’6” https://www.scheels.com/p/42300053853... Slip Bobber Rod 2B Fishing Genesis Slip Float Precision Shooter Rod https://www.acmetackle.com/products/2... Line: Beyond Braid (various sizes/colors) https://amzn.to/4sZLpWb Berkley FluoroShield Fluorocarbon Fishing Line (various sizes/weights) https://amzn.to/4rR4TeG Landing Net: Kalin’s Pro Featherweight Series Landing Nethttps://www.scheels.com/p/kalins-pro-... Ice Fishing Tackle Box Clam Magnetic Dual Sided https://www.fishusa.com/Clam-HD-Dual-... Reels Shimano Sedona FJ (1000 size) https://amzn.to/4t77KkR Frostbite Diesel (1000 size) https://fishfrostbite.com/products/di... Rods Frostbite Feather Duster https://fishfrostbite.com/collections... Frostbite Smokeshow https://fishfrostbite.com/products/sm... Line Suffix 832 Ice Braid (various weights/colors) https://amzn.to/3Nn57fz Clam Ice Mono (3-6lb test) https://amzn.to/4lMOPcr P-Line Floroice Clear Fishing Line  https://amzn.to/4bGX59l Auger Ion Alpha 8” Auger https://www.thornebros.com/collection... Hub House Otter Pro Resort Hub https://amzn.to/4dmOds7 Bait CoolerEngel 13Q Pro Cooler https://amzn.to/4lUywuf Heaters Big Buddy https://amzn.to/40NJfwR LF Bros Diesel Heater https://amzn.to/3Pzhd5N Tech Gear Hollyland Lark M2 https://amzn.to/40ObD1S GoPro 12 https://amzn.to/41jn163 This video is not sponsored but some links are affiliate links that we can make a commission on to help the channel!