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#266456 07/31/11 07:53 PM
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Well, this is my first post on the pond boss forums. Just some general info: I'm a sophmore in high school, wanting to renovate my old pond and raise and catch some trophy fish, I'm an FFA member, I like the outdoors and sports. I feel this forum can be an asset to me.

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Welcome to the Forum. Raise trophy fish of what species? What is considered trophy size to you?

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Welcome titan! What goals for your "old pond" are you going for?

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I would like to raise LMB and CC. I already have some BG and GSF.

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What size would you like to grow them to being in Nebraska? I would guess LMB to a size of 4-6 lbs and maybe channel cat a little larger than that.

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You're correct. The CC can get probably a max weight of 15-20 lbs.

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This forum is a valuable asset you will learn alot. Start searching old post and you'll learn everything you need to know..


I believe in catch and release. I catch then release to the grease..

BG. CSBG. LMB. HSB. RES.

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Welcome. I suggest you start with the archives and pick out some that interest you. Ask questions as you go.

Archives

http://forums.pondboss.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=22&page=1

Here are 4 good ones

Overview - Pond Basics - DFW Reports
http://forums.pondboss.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=92439#Post92439

Pond carrying capacity
http://forums.pondboss.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=92440#Post92440

Fishery Management: "String of Pearls"
http://forums.pondboss.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=92453#Post92453

Fish Population and Size Analysis
http://forums.pondboss.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=92492#Post92492



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I'm almost the same latitude as Lincoln and I have CC in the pond that are over 16#. I pulled one out a few days ago that was 4 years old, 25" and 9.1#. I do feed the fish in the pond AM 600.


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3/4 to 1 1/4 ac pond LMB, SMB, PS, BG, RES, CC, YP, Bardello BG, (RBT & Blue Tilapia - seasonal).

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