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Per the Boss' suggestion, here is my introduction: Recently harvested timber on family farm land in home county in Western Tennessee and decided after 30+ years to build a pond. Love the idea but realize I don't know a thing about it. Had a skilled gentleman finish clearing a draw and construct a levee between two points. Watershed of approximately 20 acres with back basin projected to hold about 2 acres of water approximately 15 ft at levee end. I posted a predicament in the forum titled "Surface vs Bottom Withdrawal Spillway". While pontificating the conundrum this evening and "googling" my theory of siphoning effects, I stumbled upon the Pond Boss. Ordered a year subscription to the magazine and dug into the forum. What a find. Excited to learn all that I don't know that I don't know about ponds and pond management.
My best,
David
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Water is the basis of all life, by design!
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We all started somewhere and have messed up a lot of things along the way. I got in Pre Pond Boss without a clue. I still slap myself about current mistakes.
It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Welcome to PBF dbmoore!
I also came into active pond management later in life, just three years ago. Wife and I enjoy our ponds greatly. Hope you enjoy your new journey just as much.
John
I subscribe to Pond Boss Magazine
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Good to see you here dbmoore!
Great folks around the forum and all are so willing to help.
CMM
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Welcome from deep east Texas. Lot's of great advise here!! I too knew nothing about building a pond but with everyones help in only 9 months after stocking 1 inch cnbg... we are catching them 8 inch and 1/2 pound!! Good luck and ask lot's of questions.
Dear Alcohol, We had a deal where you would make me funnier, smarter, and a better dancer... I saw the video... We need to talk.
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Do nature a favor, spay/neuter your pets and any weird friends or relatives.
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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I will certainly be checking in often and asking a lot of questions.
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BG sex?
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