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Date created
2026/07/13
Latest episode
2026/10/19
Average duration
78 min.
Release period
7 days
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Small Ponds, Big Dreams dives into the overlooked world of small pond and big lake fishing — where patience, passion, and local knowledge meet. Host Matt shares practical tips, pondside tales, and inside juice on how to land Bass in your local waters. Each week, SPBD explores everything from gear setups and seasonal strategies to habitat secrets and the joy of slow fishing. Whether you’re a weekend angler or a lifelong pond hopper, you’ll find real insights and relatable stories that prove you don’t need a big lake to chase big dreams and even bigger bass.
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Episode #51 Celebrating 1 Year of Small Ponds and Big Dreams
2026/10/19
What is up Pond Hoppers!!
We've got a very special episode for you this week. We are celebrating the 1 year anniversary of Small Ponds Big Dreams. We talk of things to come, the story of Kyle, and our favorite moments from the last year. Jimmy even cooked up a little surprise for matt. Don't miss this one!
Thanks for listening, we appreciate all the support, and as always drop us a comment and share it with a fishing buddy. Until next time Tight Lines, Bent Rods, and Big Dreams!
Episode #50 Special Guest Armando from Bass, Kayaks, & Beers
2026/10/12
What is up Pond Hoppers!!
We've got a special guest episode this week with none other than Armando from Bass, Kayaks, & Beers. We talk about his love for the outdoors, Kayaks, and Tournament fishing.
Thanks for Listening, we appreciate all the support, and as always drop us a comment and share it with a fishing buddy. Until next time Tight Lines, Bent Rods, and Big Dreams!
Episode #49 BFS done old school
2026/10/05
What is up Pond Hoppers! We are kicking it old school this week with no camera but we are on location! We took to the water to talk everything BFS while we put what we talk about to good use. We hope you join us and enjoy!!
Episode #48 On location with 3 lures that should get you bites
2026/09/28
What's up Pond Hoppers!!
This week, back by popular demand, we are on location! we get out fishing with good friend of the pod, Zach. We talk about our 3 favorite pond baits for beginners while fishing them.
Enjoy some good conversation, good laughs, and who knows, maybe someone actually caught a fish!
Episode #47 Its that time of the month and time of year????
2026/09/21
What is up pond hoppers, welcome back to another episode!!
This week is a special one for 2 reason. One its that time of month that we love its DHT time baby!! we got our box in and have deliberated to come up with this months king of the box. The second reason this episode is so special is because it was recorded on James Birthday!!! So you know I had to get him some gifts to open!!
Hope you all enjoy this one I know I had fun with it and until next time Tight lines, bent rods, and big dreams!!!
Episode #46 The return of the Tier List!
2026/09/14
What is up pond hoppers!!
Welcome back to another fun filled episode! In this one we go over the last few weeks of fishing, then we dive into a few topics in Matts ponderings. Main topic as you can probably guess is us revisiting a tier list we made early on in the show. We add some things change some things and even remove some maybe???
Thanks for listening to our show we really appreciate you all and are glad you are apart of our community!! Tight lines and we will catch you in the next one!!!!
Episode #45 Tales from the Garage
2026/09/07
What up Pond Hoppers? We've got a bit of a different episode for you. For reasons mentioned before this is a pre-recorded episode and we did it in a different location this time. Zach joins us, we learn some more of his back story and talk a little about the upcoming fall transition.
Thanks for listening, we appreciate all the supports, and as always drop us a comment and share it with a fishing buddy. Until next time Tight Lines, Bent Rods, and Big Dreams!!
Episode #44 How you Sayyyy???? Confidence🤷♂️🤷♂️
2026/08/31
What is up pond hoppers!!!
This week James and I have a fun one for you!! We go over the last week in fishing and talk all about the ups and downs of fishing this week.
We then go into a little bit about how we feel about some new confidence baits for us and talk a little about what we have lost a little confidence in this year. let us know in the comments what you guys are bestowing new confidence in and maybe lost a little confidence in.
Thanks for listening and please share with a buddy lets grow the heck out of our little community!! Also from James and I we appreciate all of you pond hoppers and until next time tight lines, bent rods and big dreams!!!
Episode #43 What makes a big bass Factory????
2026/08/24
What is up Pond Hoppers!!
This week we got a short episode for you. Its been raining its butt off here so fishing has been slow and minimal outings. However I do have a fun fish story for you guys from my week in fishing.
Then James and I go Into what we think makes a big bass factory. Things like forage, structure in the shallows, and etc.
Thank you all for your support it means the world to us, hope you enjoy this episode and we will catch you guys in the next one!!!
Episode #42 Small Creeks, Big Bass & Dark Horse Tackle | Eli Is Back!
2026/08/17
How the heck are ya, Pond Hoppers!?!
Hope you guys have been out there smacking up some biggens! 🎣
This week’s episode is packed full of DHT goodness, tons of creek knowledge, and plenty of creek fishing stories!
We’ve got Eli with us to talk all about this month’s Dark Horse Tackle subscription box, and he sticks around to dive into this week’s subject matter: creek fishing! We talk about our experiences, share some creek knowledge, and get into what makes chasing bass in creeks so much fun.
Plus, we’ve got some JUICE for you in this week’s Tip of the Week!
Thanks as always for listening, Pond Hoppers! We appreciate every single one of you and can’t wait to see you all in the next one!
Until then—keep those lines tight and keep chasing those biggens! 🎣
Episode #41 Special guest and live on location??
2026/08/10
What's up pond hoppers!!!
This week is a bit of an experiment, you see James and I have wanted to try and record an episode while out fishing. Weather hasn't been great for it and luckily we had a good day for it so we said why not lets do IT!!!
We also asked our close friend Zack to come hang and be guest on the show!! We talk with him about night fishing and morning fishing, also go over some other fun topics!!
Hope you guys enjoy and please let us know if you enjoy this we will do more of them in the future.
Episode #40 2v2 Favorite Pond Hopping Baits🤘🏻
2026/08/03
What is up Pond Hoppers!!
This week James and I go head to head on 2 of our favorite pond hopping baits. What will they be and will they be baits you use or maybe you don't use, listen and you will hopefully find out.
Also what are your 2 favorite pond hopping lures? Comment bellow and let us know all about it.
Thanks for listening and follow us for more, and always tight lines and bent rods!!!
Episode #39 icast talk again??? + PB Broken???
2026/07/27
What is up Pond Hoppers!!
Hope you guys are out there pulling them up in the summer heat!! This week we decided to give our take on the Icast awards. Plus I get to talk about the crazy night trip I had on friday and maybe there was a PB broken.
If you all enjoy please follow, like, rate, and comment to join in on all the fun!!
You wanna see more fun from us please go over to Instagram to @smallpondsbigdreams!
Hope you all enjoy this episode and we will see you in the next one!!!!
PS Sorry for the audio it will be better next week 🤘🏻
Episode #38 Guide to a Perfect Bank Beaters bag + DHT box!!
2026/07/20
What's up Pond Hoppers!! We are back with another fantastic episode for you all. James and I wanted to talk about what we like for our Bank beating kit and thought it may help some of you. We also have this months DHT King of the box with a look at the rest of the box and the dabble pack with a great friend of ours mister Eli Self!!!
Eli is an amazing bro of ours please go follow him!!
https://www.instagram.com/the_eli_self/
As well as please go check out DHT for some of the amazing baits we received in our subscription box and dabble pack.
https://darkhorsetackle.com/
Hope you guys enjoy this episode!! I'm linking all that we talked about down below otherwise tight lines and bent rods, we will catch you in the next one!!
KastKing scale
http://bit.ly/4foetBI
Line Cutterzhttps://bit.ly/4fnyTdP
Boomerang line cutters
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002BWW99A/?coliid=I2LXDA2ZBOD1NX&colid=22IDRYXU59E8M&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1
Truscend pliers
https://bit.ly/4fI8iJY
Beyond braid pliers
https://bit.ly/4fmkkY3
Tackle boxes
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G64FXQWJ/?coliid=I2KRECH46BEX9Z&colid=22IDRYXU59E8M&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1
KastKing backpack sling
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGLL73VR/?coliid=I1ECQPXF80YSXX&colid=22IDRYXU59E8M&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1
KastKing 50 L bag
https://bit.ly/4pwZOJ0
KastKing all weather bag
https://www.amazon.com/KastKing-Backpack-Removable-Waterproof-ArmorShield/dp/B0G6DD8K7X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=VM05OFI4TYRV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.F57CudiR6JaaZea9XKPBQffT-1DJw5fOVejtMAHpZSi9A9OxX4_-WkfZvNQUoD5pN6euT5U_LXyMnHIyUqqvEnMdaNa4teMX7ngkh6BYAfAdwHGSzeCWI2_eLa1eCtjKlc4tpRUkCYD0Kaqo8Lm2mJ5DPQr93JjZx_T_LzW_DIbTuumwjp0SmLoapxaQ2PjFGm3g5HL3SE68BDMHAsFfnbHBrycgvxLxF-HR9a3gGoWOUE-br5Kr1OVBv0xC8_mTjRz380SJHA1aEj21nrHUQSnUoO6ktWZd-UEu7BWqR-A.4YT1qW35JajopoDiQCN4lgsriULRFbE6XUd-Qs0AocI&dib_tag=se&keywords=KastKing%2Ball%2Bweather%2Bbag&qid=1784498818&sprefix=kastking%2Ball%2Bweather%2Bbag%2Caps%2C307&sr=8-1&th=1
ArcPro sling bag
https://www.amazon.com/ARCPRO-Workstation-Water-Resistant-Convertible-Freshwater/dp/B0GN9G1Q5Y/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=OPZY6ZROE6NS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.C_N5GhEn8kWRnmuAKHn6PaIotqM880zRxB9xAMH5txLpyhgH0biyBQ_baDUWrrek3RtONPoDTo5tmcVTaQCacCUvXxgGayEZ_yoIQgaYKruovEW1FtOwEhUdYgFBrycgkFYGetnK-yYHB2EpE3hhlhNWb6A4cS4MluzuS6NzuDeWH7X9BjWLW0TkbSpRp_i7SnX86YBCa5zXaR2Wtkt6wh6_jLeetc1TgZFblH2D4rwz9zswB-uFYlE5UBoqdRzlYhNcaEoZ8WHQDXEgraZ25KJu4mXjcY9fTmvMxwoJN6w.DYkydrl0FX6v_eHT3O7nlwuvjgwuS7t7pdmUWmz3XSo&dib_tag=se&keywords=arcpro+sling+bag&qid=1784498776&sprefix=ARCPRO+sling+bagf%2Caps%2C435&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1
AFTCO urban angler bag
https://www.aftco.com/products/urban-angler-fishing-backpack-2
For the evolution outdoors items
https://darkhorsetackle.com/collections/evolution-outdoors
Roll up measuring board
https://www.eurotackle.net/products/eurotackle-trophy-ruler?_pos=1&_sid=77bb999bc&_ss=r
Episode #37 We chat about icast baits, 4 pounders, and Foike!?!?
2026/07/13
What's up Pond Hoppers hope you guys are enjoying your summer!!This weeks episode we talk about what baits from icast ( that have been already leaked) are peaking our interest. Matt also tells us all about how he caught that 4 pounder last week! Last but not least we also talk Foike!?!?!?Hope you all enjoy this and we will catch you all next week!!
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@The_Eli_Self 2026/07/18
You need to add this to the list of podcasts you listen to!
Finally on Apple Podcasts! These boys have been doing big things. Unique interviews and great takes from two ugly mug bass fishing freaks!
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