Yes — those will absolutely work at Willow Pond / the Fairfax Lakes area in late spring 🌿🎣. In fact, a small jig head + curly tail grub is a classic pond setup for bass, bluegill, and even crappie/perch depending on what’s in that water.
What I like about your combo
- White grub on pink jig heads: great search bait and a solid low-light or stained-water choice. White is a natural baitfish look, and pink can be a little extra trigger color in ponds.
- Yellow jig head with a bigger green grub: this is a good “stand out” option if the water is a little dingy or fish want more vibration/profile.
How I’d fish them
- Cast near shoreline grass, laydowns, docks, rock edges, and any drop-offs.
- Let it sink on semi-slack line, then use a steady retrieve with little hops.
- If fish are active, try a slow swim just under the surface.
- If bites are light, give it a pause-pause-hop cadence. Curly tails often get bit on the fall.
Best color picks
For late spring pond fishing, I’d rank them like this:
- White grub / pink jig head — safest all-around option
- Green grub / yellow jig head — good for murky water or pressured fish
- If water is very clear and sunny, try a more natural presentation and keep the retrieve slower
A few practical tips
- Use a light jig head if the pond is shallow or calm so it doesn’t sink like a brick.
- If the fish are small, trim the grub a bit or size down the jig.
- If you’re getting short strikes, try slowing down or using a slightly smaller grub.
- If there’s wind, fish the windblown bank — baitfish get pushed there and bass often follow.
Quick home-lab test on your rig
From the photo, the setup looks like it’ll cast fine, but make sure:
- the jig eye is threaded cleanly and the grub runs straight
- the hook point isn’t buried too deep in the plastic
- the leader/line knot is secure
If you want, I can also tell you which of the three rigs to throw first based on whether the pond is clear, stained, shallow, or windy. You’ve got a very fishable little arsenal there — go make ’em nervous 😄
