i have been fishing Hampton Ponds in westfield. I've caught about 10 small bass per day using a blue/silver rattle trap. By small i mean in the 9-14 inch range. They are still fun. Work the rattle trap steadily at a good clip just over the weeds. cover lots of water. I tried other colors and an assortment of other lures, but the blue/silver/white rattle performed the best by far.