snrub,
Thanks for the advice. I was definitely considering HBG for one of the ponds. That is part of the reason I am considering several small ponds - if I try multiple management experiments the odds of me getting one right should be much higher
I talked with Mike Otto a few years ago about enhancing and managing the oxbow pond. He said with massive floods causing structural damage, and with the high waters introducing trash fish, that it would probably be a pointless task. However, I think I can safely use this water for supplemental pumping. I was going to construct a fine mesh "fish & fry excluder" and then set my strainer nipple in that. I don't think tiny fry could survive a trip through the pump. [Somebody please let me know if they have experienced that problem.]
Since you are in my "neck of the woods", is there a thread somewhere on PB where you discuss what went right & wrong on your pond?
Thanks - Rod
