Forums36
Topics40,961
Posts557,951
Members18,500
|
Most Online3,612 Jan 10th, 2023
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 3,347 Likes: 99
Editor, Pond Boss Magazine Lunker
|
OP
Editor, Pond Boss Magazine Lunker
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 3,347 Likes: 99 |
By the power vested in me by many years of pond muck and ink on paper and the authority of our dignified, hand-selected, band of moderators, I hereby authorize and give permission to Young Man, Mr. Chris Steelman, to become the very first Fisheries Student Moderator of the Pond Boss Forum. For several years, said Young Man has proven his worthiness by staying on the forum way too much, answering posts instead of studying, cooking fish, hanging out with the pros, attending conferences and contributing to the Jesse West Foundation with money that other gainfully unemployed students would probably spend on beer. Because of his committment to the betterment of the pond management industry (fledgling as the industry is), young Chris has gone above and beyond the duty and has been duly recognized by his peers. Moderator Bruce Condello suggested elevating Young Man to this position and after a rapidly called meeting of the moderators, the decision was made. Now, it has been consummated, so to speak. To all, raise a toast to Young Man, the FIRST Pond Boss Fisheries Student Moderator.... Hip Hip, Hooray! Hip Hip, Hooray!
Any other students out there listening?
Teach a man to grow fish... He can teach to catch fish...
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,256
Lunker
|
Lunker
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,256 |
A toast to Chris!
Well done, my friend!
"Only after sorrow's hand has bowed your head will life become truly real to you; then you will acquire the noble spirituality which intensifies the reality of life. I go to an all-powerful God. Beyond that I have no knowledge--no fear--only faith."
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 13,972 Likes: 276
Moderator Lunker
|
Moderator Lunker
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 13,972 Likes: 276 |
Here, here!
The (old) Mods will have a special forum presentation in honor of Chris just as soon as I finish it, tomorrow or so.
"Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever." -S. M. Stirling
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 2,587
Lunker
|
Lunker
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 2,587 |
Subscribe to Pond Boss MagazineFrom Bob Lusk: Dr. Dave Willis passed away January 13, 2014. He continues to be a key part of our Pond Boss family...and always will be.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,086
Lunker
|
Lunker
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,086 |
congrats Chris.You neede more food on yer plate anyway huh?
I subscribe Some days you get the dog,and some days he gets you.Every dog has his day,and sometimes he has two!
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 473
Lunker
|
Lunker
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 473 |
Way to go, Chris! Many congrats!
20 acres of trees & 3/4 acre pond.
"Home of the future Texas state HSB record for Private ponds"
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 21,497 Likes: 266
Moderator Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker
|
Moderator Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 21,497 Likes: 266 |
Congrats and well earned. Your studies still come first !!! Being first is quite an honor and carries with it great responsibilities. Have fun and be yourself - after all that's what got you to this point.
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 1,655 Likes: 1
Ambassador Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker
|
Ambassador Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 1,655 Likes: 1 |
Besides that he is a really nice guy and a great fisherman.
Bing
"I love living. I have some problems with my life, but living is the best thing they've come up with so far." � Neil Simon,
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 4,025 Likes: 1
Lunker
|
Lunker
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 4,025 Likes: 1 |
Well deserved, Young Blood.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 13,748 Likes: 294
Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker
|
Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 13,748 Likes: 294 |
Congratulations Young Blood. I know you asked me what being a moderator pays, and I told you I'd get back to you on that. Keep waiting.
On a side note, who should fill Young Blood's shoes as the new Young Man?
Excerpt from Robert Crais' "The Monkey's Raincoat:" "She took another microscopic bite of her sandwich, then pushed it away. Maybe she absorbed nutrients from her surroundings."
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,114
Lunker
|
Lunker
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,114 |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,319
Lunker
|
Lunker
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,319 |
Chris you da man. Congrats
In Dog Beers, I've had one.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 2,587
Lunker
|
Lunker
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 2,587 |
How about a word now from the young man of the moment?? Chris??
Subscribe to Pond Boss MagazineFrom Bob Lusk: Dr. Dave Willis passed away January 13, 2014. He continues to be a key part of our Pond Boss family...and always will be.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 8,854 Likes: 1
Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker
|
Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 8,854 Likes: 1 |
Hip hip, hooray!
Holding a redear sunfish is like running with scissors.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,948 Likes: 9
Moderator Lunker
|
Moderator Lunker
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,948 Likes: 9 |
Thanks everybody. I appreciate the opportunity to represent the forum as a moderator.
The last two days I have been working on a Grad student’s project. We have been sampling the Black River here in Arkansas looking for the Stargazing Darter. Today we found about 24 of them. Last year they only found 19. We also caught 4 Shovelnose Sturgeon today. They are a very cool fish.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 3,347 Likes: 99
Editor, Pond Boss Magazine Lunker
|
OP
Editor, Pond Boss Magazine Lunker
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 3,347 Likes: 99 |
Glad you are focused on the subject at hand. Does a stargazing darter have eyes at the top and a far away look?
Teach a man to grow fish... He can teach to catch fish...
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 16,055 Likes: 277
Moderator Lunker
|
Moderator Lunker
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 16,055 Likes: 277 |
Would you like to say a few words?
Nope
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
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,114
Lunker
|
Lunker
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,114 |
Would you like to say a few words?
Nope Yeah he was rather chatty once he got up there on stage in front of the mic...
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,948 Likes: 9
Moderator Lunker
|
Moderator Lunker
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,948 Likes: 9 |
Does a stargazing darter have eyes at the top and a far away look? Yep. Actually they look like any other darter and have 4 dark bars across their back. They are very easy to tell apart from other darters.
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 3,973
Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker
|
Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 3,973 |
back pack shocker I assume, I miss those days. Congrats and btw the bass Matt pulled otolith out of was in his second year of life.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,505
Ambassador Field Correspondent Hall of Fame Lunker
|
Ambassador Field Correspondent Hall of Fame Lunker
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,505 |
Chris, I think your putting together a resume that will stand out!!!
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,948 Likes: 9
Moderator Lunker
|
Moderator Lunker
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,948 Likes: 9 |
back pack shocker I assume, I miss those days. Yes and we are also using a Missouri trawl for deeper water. We are collecting water velocity and substrate. This week has been nice because we can get in the water and collect substrate by hand. It is nice to be able to cool off during the middle of the day.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 3,347 Likes: 99
Editor, Pond Boss Magazine Lunker
|
OP
Editor, Pond Boss Magazine Lunker
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 3,347 Likes: 99 |
Hey Chris, I may have an important client you can help with, not real far from your family's land. Interested in some hands-on pond management? Maybe a little practical data collection and some research?
Teach a man to grow fish... He can teach to catch fish...
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,948 Likes: 9
Moderator Lunker
|
Moderator Lunker
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,948 Likes: 9 |
Of Course. I will let you the next time I am down there.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 3,347 Likes: 99
Editor, Pond Boss Magazine Lunker
|
OP
Editor, Pond Boss Magazine Lunker
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 3,347 Likes: 99 |
Call my cell and let me have some lead time and I'll meet you over there and show you around.
Teach a man to grow fish... He can teach to catch fish...
|
|
|
Moderated by Bill Cody, Bruce Condello, catmandoo, Chris Steelman, Dave Davidson1, esshup, ewest, FireIsHot, Omaha, Sunil, teehjaeh57
|
|