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POND BOSS ARTICLES CONTENTS 2012
NOTE: For the Contents the Letters & e-mails and Pond to Plate were moved to forefront of each month’s listing..

JANUARY - FEBUARY 2012 – Key: Plant weed management, Bestrop State Park fire, Pond fertilization, Multipurpose docks, Wild fish stocks, Yellow perch culture, Understanding pH, Drown worm therapy, Wildlife brush cover, Cold water pond basics, Mini-pond in winter, Bluebirds, Pond low water rehab, Largemouth bass recruitment study.

Eds Desk – Bob highlights the progress of pond business for the last 20 years. He tells of a new Congressional House bill promoting the Ponds and Water Based Conservation Act.

Letters and e-mails: A. Catfish eating only pellets?; B. Do fish eat pellets at night?. C. Crusts on pond sediment?. D. Removing beavers. E. Start a Kids Corner for Pond Boss?. F. Too much pond info for a reader. G. Leaky pond and seals. H. Solu-cal enhanced lime basics. I. Trout for feeding bass. J. Fertilizing the watershed. K. Catfish with bluegill in small pond. L. Discourage beavers. M. Too many bass too few bluegill. N. When to rebuild pond?. O. Pumpkinseed with vertical stripes.

POND TO PLATE – GRILLED FISH WITH YVETTE SAUCE. A great creamy cheesy seafood sauce containing wine, clam juice, chicken base, cheese, shrimp, crawfish, spinach, mushrooms, as a topping for grilled fish.

1. AQUATIC PLANTS – LOVE/HATE RELATIONSHIPS. Lusk presents an Aquatic Plant Primer. He looks at pond plants as good and bad; includes several rules to live by for allowing or removing. Discusses management as manual, biological, chemical.

2. BIG TROUBLES AT BESTROP STATE PARK. Sue Cruze describes how drought and fire devastated a state park and pond in Texas.

3. FERTILIZING YOUR POND. Lusk tells how to decide if fertilizing your pond is for you. Understanding consequences. How to choose what is best, why, how, when, choosing a fertilizer, bloom characteristics and color changes.

4. MULTIPURPOSE DOCKS. Bruce Condello presents useful ideas for docks what to consider and benefits of docks.

5. WHAT’S FOR DINNER – FARM RAISED OR WILD CAUGHT?. Mike Brown and Willis present an overview of yellow perch culture. US fish supplies, total production are discussed. Aquaculture advantages over wild harvest. Recirculation aquaculture systems (RAS), fish feeds, and soybean protein suppliments.

6. IT DOESN’T TAKE A PhD TO UNDERSTAND pH. Cullen Danner and Matt Rayl discuss pH; what it is, importance, determining factors, alkalinity influence, best pH and how to test.

7. DROWNING WORMS. Beth Lahaie reminisces of how she learned how dad taught her to “Drown worms” by casting troubles into the water.

8. BRUSH COVER FOR WILDLIFE. VanSchaik aptly explains brush management. How much to remove, leave standing or just thin for improving wildlife habitat. Types, placement, and control. Proper construction of brush piles and brush shelters.

9. WINTER THE BIG SLOW DOWN OR IS IT. Cornwell discusses how warm and cold water fish behave in cold water and under ice cover. Dissolved oxygen relationships explained.

10. DOES YOUR MINI-POND REST DURING WINTER? Lusk tell how cold temps affect your pond and a few hints about winter aeration.

11. A FUN WAY TO HAVE THE BLUES. Birdman Toellner tells all about bluebirds, range, features, nesting, five ideal nest box features, egg incubation & hatchlings, box cleaning, attracting and feeding.

12. CHANGING PLANS. Otto is in North Dakota rehabing a low water pond. Looks at conditions of the bottom, a DIY muck test, frequency, areas to renovate.

13. CHALLENGE WHAT YOU KNOW. West summarizes a study of largemouth recruitment involving several fish densities. Thought provoking results.


MAR - APR 2012. Key: Floating islands reduce nutrients, Blue catfish basics, Bacteria affect nitrogen and phosphorus, Channel catfish foods, Water turbidity, Catfish fishing lessons, Agriculture and wildlife, Types of catfish bullheads, Catfish myths, Purple martins, Build a catfish pond, How to catch catfish, Types of catfish, Pond master plan, Catfish interaction with other species.


Eds Desk – REFLECTIONS IN THE WATER. Memories of getting started in fisheries and meeting Ray Murski and how he helped Bob.

Letters and e-mails. A. Magazine’s soy ink has an odor. B. Leo Pachner inquiry. C. Questions for kids section, D. Features for a clear water pond with yellow perch in Shepard MT. E. Inmate donates for past subscriptions. F. Plant cover for water and banks . G. Cover structure idea. H. Green sunfish problem in new stocking. I. Request for free issue. J. Crappie & bluegill pond. K. Circle hook good. L. Walleye in TX pond? M. Bluegill ID questions and biology. N. Bass help for high school student. O. Late issue. P. Back issues helpful for new pond owner. Q. Catfish only pond and catching them on crickets.

FROM POND TO PLATE CONNIE’S COME BACK FOR SECONDS CATFISH. Special breaded catfish chunks that are baked and delicious.

1. TRADING NUTRIENTS FOR FISH. Using Floating Islands Moving Water and Microbes. Bruce Kania tells about turning excess nutrients into fish using the help of floating islands. Discusses yellow perch harvest.

2.. BLUE CATFISH. Lusk explains all about blue catfish growth rates and what it takes to raise them in a pond.

3. BACTERIA ALGAE ….WHAT’S THE FUSS ABOUT? Kevin Ripp explains some basics of natural nitrogen and phosphorous removal in ponds and the role bacteria play in pond balance .

4. CHANNEL CATFISH: PICKY TEENAGERS OR OPPORTUNISTIC GENERALISTS. Tanner Stevens & Brian Graeb look in depth at diets of channel catfish. Discuss competition factor with bluegills.

5. SOME CLARITY ON TURBIDITY. Corutney Rickett & Matt Rayl explain differences between water color, clarity, and turbidity. Why and how to measure them.

6. THE FISH FRY. Beth Lahaie tells how she learned some smelly lessons to fish for catfish.

7. AQUACULTURE & THE FUTURE OF WILDLIFE. Van Schaik explains how world economy and farming trends are affecting land use and wildlife..

8. ARE THEY BULLHEADS OR CATFISH? Cornwell tells us about the differences between bullheads, madtoms, and catfish. How to tell all of them apart, some of their habits and where to find them .

9. MYTHS AND MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT CATFISH. Lusk provides good info about growing catfish, catching them, how they feed, explains a few catfish myths, spawning habits, stocking numbers and sizes, flavor of fillets.

10. TIPS FOR PURPLE MARTINS SUCCESS .Birdman Toellner provides lots of good information about purple martins – attracting, housing, poles, location, maps for arrival times, nesting times,

11. BUILDING A CATFISH POND FOR FUN AND FOOD. Otto tells us how to look beyond the water line to plan for future in building a catfish pond – soils, needed homework, size, design, habitat, harvest options, recreational and meat ponds. .

12. THE OLE CATFISH HOLE. Brad Wiegmann gives suggestions of where and how to catch catfish in ponds. Seasnal variations, equipment, bait recipes, holding fish and removing hooks.

13. CATFISH ARE DIFFERENT .Lusk describes habits and sizes of bullheads, channels, white catfish, blues, and flatheads.

14. SO I WANT A POND TO RETIRE. Part I. Brian Hoffman tells how he bought some land, made a master plan, planted trees, selected home site, built a small pond, repaired a misfit cabin, and planned for a larger pond.

15. CATFISH NUGGETS. West summarizes three catfish articles: Harvest of catfish in various sized waters, Gape and predation of flatheads, Interaction of catfish with other pond species.

MAY - JUN 12. Key: Aquatic plants pros and cons, Tagging fish, Water quality limiting factors, SDSU student road trip to TX, Phosphorus basics, Unique relationship to water, Weather affects on wildlife, Zooplankton information, Mini-pond uses, Cavity nesting birds, Pit pond design & construction, Riparian areas, Pond plans and dam construction, YOY bluegill growth with vegetation.

Eds Desk. SUMMERS EDGE. Invitation to Pond Boss ConverenceV. Water quality issue and article reviews.

Letters & e-mails. A. 45 yr old 1.5 ac pond wanting bigger blue cats? B. Add carp or koi for vegetation control? C Add bass to a catfish – sunfish pond? D Catfish won’t bite. E. Do article about mudcats and troutline for catfish. F. New 3.5 ac pond with fatheads – when to add bass, bluegill, catfish? G. Florida to Mexico Pond Boss connection. H. Small 0.25 ac pond overrun with bluegill. I. Touching pools for learning. J. Article questions. K. Feeding fish in private WI lake?

POND TO PLATE – RIO GRANDE TURKEY SHISKABOBS. Grilled marinaded turkey.

1.AQUATIC PLANT LIFE – TANGLED MESS OR LOVELY SALAD. Lusk tells how to deal with pond plants, recognize types, identify, look before you leap, learn reaction of actions, diversity is good, figure out the problem for answers.

2. AQUATIC VEGETATION/ NOT IN MY LAKE. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO HAVE A GOOD FISHERY…. OR A HEALTHY LAKE? Mac McCune discusses problem with abundant plants. Good discussion of the differences of structure, cover, and habitat, proper amount of habitat, appropriate amount for predators, predator prey balance ratios, determinants of carrying capacity, reasons for the need of management. Bloom vs vegetation for fisheries is discussed and one of the most common mistakes in pond / lake design.

3. TAGGING FISH. Lusk explains reasons to tag, its befits, types of tags.

4. UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF YOUR WATER’S CHEMISTRY. Kevin Ripp explores water basics and limiting factors, how to tackle limiting factors. Presents and discusses the Big 8 factors for maintaining a pond.

5. THE START OF A TROPHY BASS LEGACY. Jessica Howell and J. Breeggemann summarize a four day trip by 14 SDSU students to Texas for a hands on learning the effects of genetics, structure and growth of hybrid, Florida, and standard strain LM bass in two TX lakes.

6. UNDERSTAND P OR GET OFF THE POND. Phosphorus Is As Phosphorus Does. Courtney Rickett and M.Rayl explain the basics of phosphorus behavior in ponds and the results it produces.

7. MOM LIKED WATER ON HER TERMS..Beth Lahaie describes how her mother related to water in a special way.

8. THE WINTER THAT WASN’T. . WEATHER AND WILDLIFE. VanSchaik explains the direct and indirect affects of adverse weather on wildlife: deer, upland birds, waterfowl, predators.

9. ZOOPLANKTON – A VALUABLE SOURCE OF PROTEIN FOR FISH. Victor Lou and Cornwell discuss crustaceans as zooplankton: the composition, types, growth forms, feeding habits, reproduction, habits, and role in the pond ecosystem.

10. TRY YOUR HAND AT QUICK CHANGE ARTISTRY… Lusk looks at how fast a mini-pond can change and gives some examples of uses of mini-ponds. .

11. THE HOLE STORY – CAVITIES YOU DON’T NEED A DENTIST TO FILL. Bird man Toellner discusses a few cavity nesting birds, rationale and benefits of cavity nesting. List of common cavity nesting birds.

12. SOMETIMES PONDS ARE THE PITS . . . . LITERALLY. Otto tells about rules, guidelines, and ideas for building a pit pond.

13. RIPARIAN BASICS. WHAT IS A RIPARIAN AREA? Ricky Linex defines riparian area, the need for them to be healthy to function properly.

14. SO I WANTED A POND TO RETIRE ON . …. TIME TO BUILD THE POND. Part 2. Brian Hoffman discusses planning and the fundamentals of dam construction, for his small lake.

15. YOUNG BLUEGILL GROWTH. Ewest reviews an article about vegetation density, and how it affects growth of young bluegill.


JUL - AUG 2012. Key: Pond life in how summers, Iron in water, Monitor fish growth rates, Improving water quality, Common carp, Water basics & aspects Calming effects of water, Conservation of eating wild game, Reducing fish kills, Caged fish benefits, Bats basic information, Dam planning and construction, Pond stocking advice, Riparian features, Small sunfish growth & supplemental feeding,

Eds Desk. SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION AND PLUG. Promo for Pond Boss V Conference and issue review

Lettters and e-mails. A Catfish with sores. B. Bladderwort problem. C.Tilapia sause floating algae? D. Water test results and pH concern for 3.5 ac TX pond. E. How to clean a catfish? F. Bushy pondweed or slender spike rush? G. Durion or NT MAX as water clarifier, yes – no? H. Dying fish and bass with sores. I. Removal method of swallowed hook. J. Pond size for 1.5 ac of land? 1K. Connect-A-Dock photo.

POND TO PLATE. CREOLE CREAMED CATFISH. A tasty way to prepare catfish using tomato sause, onions, cream, wine, pepper, and parsley.

1. SUMMER LIFE UNDERWATER. Lusk describes activity in the pond water as it gets hot. What speeds up & what slows down.

2. DOES YOUR POND PUMP IRON? Cullen Danner & Matt Rayl tell all about dissolved iron, where it comes from, how phosphorus and oxygen affect iron in water.

3. TRACKING GROWTH RATES OF YOUR FISH. Lusk gives proactive ways to monitor growth of your bass. What to look for to recognize food shortages and how to fix them.

4. THE MUCKITY – MUCK OF YOUR POND. Kevin Ripp explains pond balance and several things to do to improve pond quality; symptoms, diagonosis, and solutions.

5. COMMON CARP AND YOUR POND. Willis and Lusk explore the basics of carp in a pond in a pond or lake.

6. THE MAJESTY OF WATER. Lusk gives the philosophical, spiritual, emotional, and physical properties of water the universal solvent. Numerous interesting facts about water and its benefits.

7. THE SECRET HOPE OF WATER. Beth Lahaie relates how the calming affect of water taught her life lessons to cope with a hectic stressful youth. Nice well written article.

8. EATING MEAT. VanSchaik explains well the function of all animals and plants in the food chain. He laces the article with conservation, the expanding human population and ethics of animal harvest as a renewable resource.

9. IT’S SIX AM …..WHAT IS YOUR POND DOING? Cornwell explains the process of oxygenation and respiration that cycles each day and how it affects your pond. Discusses summer fish kills and how to reduce the chances of having a fish kill.

10. CAGEY FISH. Lusk tells how “out of whack” fisheries can use fish cages to supplement a fishery. Discusses the basics of cage raising of fish.

11. BATS – NATURE’S BEST BUG ZAPPER. Birdman Toellner gives good information for the best types of bat houses, when and where to place them. Discusses location, temperature, design and how to check the inhabitants.

12. LET’S GET TO WORK ON ANOTHER DAM. Otto explains why planning and homework are very important to building a successful dam. Explains start to finish, where to place it, required dirt, planning for enough water, reasons for homework, questions to ask, goals, need for flexibility.

13. SO, I WANTED A POND TO RETIRE ON…..NOW IT’S TIME TO FILL THE POND WITH LIFE. Part 3 or 4. Brian Hoffman replays hid misadventures of stocking a new pond. Trials and tribulations of choosing what seemed to be a good fish stocker. Good advice for all pond owners.

14. RIPARIAN VALUES, FORM EVER FOLLOWS FUNCTION. Part 2 of 3. Ricky Linex reviews the benefits of riparian area management. Myths of creeks & rivers and clearing of shoreline vegetation. Discusses cut banks, log jams, channelization, floods and drought impacts.

BABY BLUEGILL AND REDEAR SUNFISH. West summarizes a study of survival, growth, and feed conversion of these sunfish up to two months old. Why a small increase in survival can pay big dividends. How supplemental feeding of small sunfish can be 8 times more efficient than relying on natural foods.


SEP-OCT 2012. Key: New pond management concepts, Cyanobacteria – bluegreen algae, Clean a catfish, Algae & drought, Paddlefish, Protect property from wildfires, Growing bigger northern largemouth, Otter biology, Low water tasks, Heron feeding behavior, Core and cut off trenches, Squirrel determents, Hoffman Pond Part 4, Minnow trap color. Electrofishing impacts, suspended sediment impacts, Training stocker fish.

Eds Desk. POND BOSS V IS ON THE HORIZON. Preview of fifth P.Boss conference, and issue review.

Letters and e-mails. A. Weed identification question . B. Pike in ponds? . C. Largemouth in Sweden? D. Feeding fish and catchability? E. Summer kill and aeration? F. Aging live bass? G. Drought and well water affect the spawn? H. Fee fishing in Australia? I. Pond went from clear to brown? J. Tick removal tip. Traveling fish truck stockers?

POND TO PLATE – HERE’S TO OUR HEALTH & WELL BEING. Healthy recipe for coconut milk marinated baked fish with Mango salsa.

1. THE BACKSIDE OF SUMMER – GET OUT OF YOUR BOX. Lusk provides examples of new concepts of how to grow larger northern bass. Use "out of the box" thinking to help grow bigger fish.

2. CYANOBACTERIA …YOUR DINOSAUR’S ALGAE. Cullen Danner & Matt Rayl provide some background and basic information about bluegreen algae problems and how to best deal with it.

3. HOW TO CLEAN A CATFISH. Lusk gives step by step techniques of how to quickly clean a catfish and ways to ‘dispense it’ before cleaning.

4. ALGAE AND DROUGHT. Kevin Ripp explains how drought affects algae growth, phosphorus production, tree leaf inputs, amount of lignin in leaves, emergent plant management, water fowl, E. coli sources, and water quality issues.

5. PADDLEFISH. Dave Willis discusses paddlefish characteristics, habits, age at maturity, spawning, life span, roe, flavor, and potential use in a pond fishery.

6. WILDFIRES – MANAGING YOUR RISK. Chris Peterie reviews burned acres of 2012 and provides ideas to help protect your property from potential fires.

7. SEEING YOUR POND THROUGH NEW EYES. Beth Lahaie shares insight of how to see common things through a new refreshing sense of life.

8. IN DEFENSE OF OTTERS. VanSchaik uses input from fisheries and fur bearer experts and research to explain otter behavior, habits, population expansion, reproduction, young, favored habitats, food habits, diet, enemies, territories, and varied effects on fisheries.

9. TAKING ADVANTAGE OF LOW WATER IN A DROUGHT. Cornwell explains some pond management tasks to do during the low water periods – weed control, enhancing of spawning substrates stone vs pallets, dock maintenance, riprap and habitat improvements.

10. SWINGING FOR THE FENCE. Lusk provides two examples of heron feeding behavior and some ways to deter visiting of bird predators.

11. SQUIRRELS. Birdman Toellner tells about pesky squirrels at bird feeding stations. Provides ideas and ways to deter thieving squirrels at bird feeder

12. FOUNDATION, CORE, CUT OFF TRENCH. Otto aptly describes the planning, pre-site work and process of building a dam for a 90 acre lake. Cleans creek channels, explains benefits of preplanning, building the foundation, a proper cut off trench, and proper compaction.

13. SO I WANTED A POND TO RETIRE ON….LOOKING BNETTER AND BETTER ALL THE TIME. Part 4 of 4. Brian Hoffman summarizes the progress he has made in building a pond for family use. Covers drought, water levels, fishery status, attracting birds, solar aeration, irrigation and satisfaction of creating a nice pond n east TX.

14. RIPARIAN ZONES, HINDRANCES TO HEALTHY CREEK AND RIVERS. Part 3 of 3. Ricky Linex explains hindrances and negative impacts placed on streams. Discusses damage to buffer zones, brushing, livestock use over grazing, burning, channelization, manicured banks, vehicle traffic, poor structural crossings, recreational traffic, protecting the integrity of stream condition.

15. BITS AND PIECES. West summarizes four articles: Catch efficiency of black vs galvanized minnow traps; Electrofishing effects on bass feeding behavior; Effects of suspended sediments on streams; and Training stocked predator-naïve fish to avoid predators.

NOV-DEC 2012. Key: Secchi disk, Ponds sleep?, Winter pond measurements, New Small Pond Management book, Landowner hunter insurance, Winter pond serenity, Upland ecosystems, Pond spring tasks, Snail types fish parasites, Small pond management, Sparrows, Outlet pipes and spillways, Pond boss career development, Musky predation impacts.


Eds Desk – POND BOSS V CONFERENCE & EXPO….AND THE HOLIDAYS. Issue reviews and two pictures from the conference activities .

Letters & e-mails. A. Thanks and praise for printing ‘In Defense of Otters’. B. Paddlefish rostrum is an electrical antenna for feeding. C. Watershield and bottom algae problem. D. Fish feeding questions: timing and preferred foods. E. Loosing trout while aerating –VT. F. Free subscription to inmate. G. Is natural structure best? H. Are turtles detrimental? J. Impact of reduced pond size by 6-8 times smaller from drought? Effect of broomweed? K. Stock gizzard shad with threadfin shad?
POND TO PLATE – BROILED TILAPIA A LA BUCKY LAINHART. Tilapia with sauce of mayo, mustard, garlic, lemon and soy.

1. SECCHI DISK – THE DISAPPEARING TOOL. Courtney Rickett and M.Rayl review the history of the secchi disk, how it evolved, and how and why to use it..

2. DO PONDS SLEEP? Lusk provides a mini biology lesson about pond inernal activities in winter.

3. WINTER TREATMENT OF PONDS THE INCREDIBLE TRANSFORMATION. Kevin Ripp explains the testing of ponds in winter, what to test for, suggested concentration of basic chemicals, cold water layers, growth of cold water algae and bacteria.

4. SMALL IMPOUNDMENT MANAGEMENT IN NORTH AMERICA. Dave Willis & Wes Neal explain contents of a new extensive topic pond management book by expert authors. Summarizes each chapter.

5. HUNTERS BEWARE. Chris Peterie provides good information for land owners about insurance coverage for hunters on your property, accident liability, leasers, vehicles, clubs and groups.

6. WINTER REST. Beth Lahaie reflects on the hectic life of the holidays and suggests ways to appreciate the quiet and serenity of a winter pond.

7. PONDS, ECOSYSTEMS AND WILDLIFE. VanSchaik covers how to promote wildlife above the waterline in habitats of upland, riparian and wetlands. Discusses food plots their size and planted species chum feed, connecting travel routes, and best vegetation.

8. PLANNING YOUR SPRING STRATEGY. Lusk explains how to evaluate your pond, provides a list of questions for you and helpers, and a to do check list.

9. ANYONE FOR ESCARGOT? SNAILS... THE HOST WITH THE MOST. Cornwell, Justin Hulbert & Tyler Davis describe structure of various types of snails and review the life cycle of fish parasites the utilize snails as hosts.

10. WHAT TO DO WITH A MATURE MINI-POND. Lusk gives ideas for changing the vegetation and enhancing the fishery in your pond.

11. SPARROWS. Birdman Toellner summarizes and describes the 6 common sparrows and dark eyed junco. Plus an Autum Reflection poem by Mary Ann Jameson.

12. PIPE. Otto tells all about types, sizes, best types, and uses of pipe and necessary parts for spillways, overflows, and outlets for ponds – lakes. Covers emergency spillways, and installation advice.

13. THE MAKING OF A POND BOSS. Lusk recalls childhood days that inspired his career plus gives two examples of how to help understand the workings and components of the pond ecosystem.

14. MUSKY IN SMALL WATERS? West summarizes results and impacts upon other fish from musky stocking in 41 MN lakes.

Index Pond Boss 2012
Food articles not indexed

Aeration benefits May-Jun 12
Aeration – fertilization Jan-Feb 12
Aeration phosphorus Jul-Aug 12
Aeration sediment crust? Q-A Jan-Feb 12
Aging live fish – scales Q-A Sep-Oct 12
Algae and iron May-Jun 12
Algae Cyanobacteria Sep-Oct 12
Algae diatomaceous May-Jun 12
Algae green Mar-Apr 12
Algae growth drought Sep-Oct 12
Algae toxins bluegreen Sep-Oct 12
Alkalinity, pH measurements Jan-Feb 12
Alum phosphorus removal May-Jun 12
Aluminum phosphate alum use May-Jun 12
Ammonia removal bacteria Mar-Apr 12
Angler catch records Jul-Aug 12
Angling catfish Mar-Apr 12
Anhydrous ammonia pisacide Nov-Dec 12
Anti-seep collar Nov-Dec 12
Anti-vertex collars outlet Nov-Dec 12
Aquaculture recirculating indoor Jan-Feb 12
Aquaponics Jan-Feb 12
Asian carp Jul-Aug 12
Bacteria autotrophic Mar-Apr 12
Bacteria heterotrophic Mar-Apr 12
Bass eating trout as food Q-A Jan-Feb 12
Bass growing concepts Sep-Oct 12
Bass over crowded Jul-Aug 12
Bass recruitment compensation Jan-Feb 12
Bass skinny & too abundant Q-A Jan-Feb 12
Bass weight spreadsheet Jul-Aug 12
Bass with sores Q-A Jul-Aug 12
Bastrop State Park Lake Jan-Feb 12
Bats attracting benefits Jul-Aug 12
Beaver determent Q-A Jan-Feb 12
Big 8 water chemistry basics May-Jun 12
Biofilm floating island periphyton Mar-Apr 12
Bird nesting boxes May-Jun 12
Birds Purple martins Mar-Apr 12
Birds sparrows Nov-Dec 12
Blue heron behavior deter Sep-Oct 12
Bluebird facts Jan-Feb 12
Bluegill and catfish Q-A Jan-Feb 12
Bluegill diet year one May-Jun 12
Bluegill growth year one May-Jun 12
Bluegill survival young Jul-Aug 12
Bluegreen algae basics Sep-Oct 12
Bosmina zooplankton May-Jun 12
Brush management Jan-Feb 12
Buffering capacity May-Jun 12
Bullheads - yellow brown black Mar-Apr 12
Bullheads vs catfish Mar-Apr 12
Cage culture on docks Jan-Feb 12
Caged fish uses Jul-Aug 12
Calanoid copepod May-Jun 12
Carp black, bighead, silver Jul-Aug 12
Carrying capacity basics May-Jun 12
Catch records bass Jul-Aug 12
Catfish and bluegill Q-A Jan-Feb 12
Catfish angling experience Mar-Apr 12
Catfish angling techniques Mar-Apr 12
Catfish behavior habits Mar-Apr 12
Catfish blue features Mar-Apr 12
Catfish catchability pellet fed Q-A Sep-Oct 12
Catfish channel food habits Mar-Apr 12
Catfish characteristics Mar-Apr 12
Catfish cleaning Sep-Oct 12
Catfish community interaction Mar-Apr 12
Catfish harvest rate Mar-Apr 12
Catfish hybrids Mar-Apr 12
Catfish myths Mar-Apr 12
Catfish predation flathead Mar-Apr 12
Catfish sores Q-A Jul-Aug 12
Catfish stock vs harvest rate Mar-Apr 12
Cavity nesting birds May-Jun 12
Cercaria parasite stage Nov-Dec 12
Cladocerans water fleas May-Jun 12
Clarity Mar-Apr 12
Climate limiting wildlife May-Jun 12
Colorimeter Mar-Apr 12
Common carp basics Jul-Aug 12
Conservation wildlife harvest Jul-Aug 12
Copepods life cycles May-Jun 12
Core trench Sep-Oct 12
Cover brush benefits Jan-Feb 12
Creek ephemeral riparian May-Jun 12
Creek riparian Jul-Aug 12
Creeks in riparian areas Jul-Aug 12
Curly leaf pondweed P content May-Jun 12
Cyanobacteria algae Sep-Oct 12
Cyclopoid copepod May-Jun 12
Dam building earthen Jul-Aug 12
Dam construction Jul-Aug 12
Dam preparation Sep-Oct 12
Daphnia water fleas May-Jun 12
Decisive action management May-Jun 12
Digenetic flukes Nov-Dec 12
Dissolved oxygen winter Jan-Feb 12
Docks benefits uses Jan-Feb 12
Drain pipe types Nov-Dec 12
Drop inlet pipe Nov-Dec 12
Drought impacts Q-A Nov-Dec 12
Durion – karmex Q-A Jul-Aug 12
Earthen dams planning Jul-Aug 12
Ecosystem examples Nov-Dec 12
Electrofishing effects LMB Sep-Oct 12
Electroreceptors catfish Mar-Apr 12
Ethics meat eating Jul-Aug 12
Eutrophic phosphorus content May-Jun 12
Exogenous external feeding Jul-Aug 12
Feed fish at night Q-A Jan-Feb 12
Fertilization basics concepts Jan-Feb 12
Fertilize watershed Q-A Jan-Feb 12
Fertilizer concentration May-Jun 12
Fire & drought Bastrop State Park Jan-Feb 12
Fire defense services Sep-Oct 12
Fire prevention Thermo-gel Sep-Oct 12
Fish - feed at night Q-A Jan-Feb 12
Fish – world production Jan-Feb 12
Fish aging live – scales Q-A Sep-Oct 12
Fish bass growing concepts Sep-Oct 12
Fish bass growth Jul-Aug 12
Fish bass Outside the Box Sep-Oct 12
Fish bass recruitment Jan-Feb 12
Fish bass sores Q-A Jul-Aug 12
Fish blue catfish Mar-Apr 12
Fish bluegill early growth May-Jun 12
Fish cage features Jul-Aug 12
Fish carp types Jul-Aug 12
Fish catchability - pellet fed Q-A Sep-Oct 12
Fish catfish types Mar-Apr 12
Fish cleaning catfish Sep-Oct 12
Fish data tracking Jul-Aug 12
Fish density recruitment Jan-Feb 12
Fish feed protein types Jan-Feb 12
Fish food nutrient content May-Jun 12
Fish gizzard shad basics Q-A Nov-Dec 12
Fish habits winter Jan-Feb 12
Fish hand feed mini pond Nov-Dec 12
Fish minnow trap efficiency Sep-Oct 12
Fish Musky additions Nov-Dec 12
Fish out of box ideas Sep-Oct 12
Fish paddlefish Sep-Oct 12
Fish parasites snail host Nov-Dec 12
Fish piping oxygen Jul-Aug 12
Fish sequester phosphorus May-Jun 12
Fish stocking warnings Jul-Aug 12
Fish sunfish YOY survival Jul-Aug 12
Fish tagging May-Jun 12
Fish threadfin shad basics Q-A Nov-Dec 12
Fish tilapia mini-pond Nov-Dec 12
Fish training stocked Sep-Oct 12
Fish trout fed to bass Jan-Feb 12
Fish yellow perch grow harvest Mar-Apr 12
Flathead catfish predation Mar-Apr 12
Floating islands nutrients Mar-Apr 12
Flukes fish monogenetic Nov-Dec 12
Food plot species Nov-Dec 12
Forage of musky Nov-Dec 12
Fry Lake Montana Mar-Apr 12
Gizzard shad biology Q-A Nov-Dec 12
Habitat as forage refuge May-Jun 12
Habitat improvement low water Sep-Oct 12
Harvest rate catfish Mar-Apr 12
Hay harvest on watershed Q-A Jan-Feb 12
Heron blue behavior Sep-Oct 12
Heterotrophic bacteria Mar-Apr 12
Hoffman Brian pond series Sep-Oct 12
Hooded inlet pipe Nov-Dec 12
Hook deep removal Q-A Jul-Aug 12
Hybrid catfish types Mar-Apr 12
Hypereutrophic pond nutrients Jul-Aug 12
Intermediate host snails Nov-Dec 12
Iron explained May-Jun 12
Iron water chemistry Jul-Aug 12
Kids corner magazine query Q-A Jan-Feb 12
Kids Section Q-A Mar-Apr 12
Largemouth out of box ideas Sep-Oct 12
Largemouth recruitment Jan-Feb 12
Laws of nature Jul-Aug 12
Layered vegetation Nov-Dec 12
Leo Pachner Q-A Mar-Apr 12
Lessons pond stocking Jul-Aug 12
Lignin in tree leaves Sep-Oct 12
Lime Solu-cal brand Q-A Jan-Feb 12
Limiting factor phosphorus Jul-Aug 12
Limiting nutrient phosphorus May-Jun 12
Madtom Mar-Apr 12
Magazine Kids Corner Q-A Jan-Feb 12
Management pond muck Jul-Aug 12
Management riparian Jul-Aug 12
Meat harvest conservation Jul-Aug 12
Micro climates Nov-Dec 12
Milfoil Eurasian P content May-Jun 12
Milfoil phosphorus content May-Jun 12
Mini-pond options changes May-Jun 12
Minutia in nature Sep-Oct 12
Miracidia snails Nov-Dec 12
Muck management solutions Jul-Aug 12
Muck results nutrients May-Jun 12
Muck solutions Jul-Aug 12
Musky stocking impacts Nov-Dec 12
Myths catfish Mar-Apr 12
Myths riparian Jul-Aug 12
Natural small wonders Sep-Oct 12
Nauplius stage copepod May-Jun 12
Nephelometer turbidity Mar-Apr 12
Nitrification bacteria Mar-Apr 12
Nitrifying bacteria Mar-Apr 12
Nitrogen explained May-Jun 12
Nutrient iron chemistry Jul-Aug 12
Nutrient sequester Mar-Apr 12
Oligotrophic phosphorus content May-Jun 12
Omnivores opportunistic catfish Mar-Apr 12
Opercula snails Nov-Dec 12
Outside the box for bigger bass Sep-Oct 12
Otter biology habits Sep-Oct 12
Outlet pipe fundamentals Nov-Dec 12
Outlet structures Nov-Dec 12
Oxygen daily cycle Jul-Aug 12
Oxygen iron relationship Jul-Aug 12
Paddlefish basics Sep-Oct 12
Paddlefish rostrum Q-A Nov-Dec 12
Parasites fish snails Nov-Dec 12
Pelet feeding - fish catchability Q-A Sep-Oct 12
Periphyton biofilm floating island Mar-Apr 12
pH, alkalinity measurement Jan-Feb 12
Phosphorus basics May-Jun 12
Phosphorus iron relationship Jul-Aug 12
Phosphorus sources May-Jun 12
Physid snails Nov-Dec 12
Pipe outlet types Nov-Dec 12
Pipe types outlets Nov-Dec 12
Piping fish oxygen Jul-Aug 12
Pit pond construction May-Jun 12
Pithophora and iron May-Jun 12
Plants cause and effect Jul-Aug 12
Pond benefits of small May-Jun 12
Pond benefits riparian Nov-Dec 12
Pond build for catfish Mar-Apr 12
Pond building summary Sep-Oct 12
Pond management weeds Jan-Feb 12
Pond morning activity Jul-Aug 12
Pond muck management Jul-Aug 12
Pond pit construction May-Jun 12
Pond planning building example May-Jun 12
Pond planning design goals Mar-Apr 12
Pond plants pros cons Jan-Feb 12
Pond renovation ideas Jan-Feb 12
Pond respiration Jul-Aug 12
Pond sealing in drought Q-A Jan-Feb 12
Pond stocking mistakes Jul-Aug 12
Pond water mid-summer Jul-Aug 12
Ponds in winter Jan-Feb 12
Pondweed curly leaf P content May-Jun 12
Pouch snail Nov-Dec 12
Predator definition otter Sep-Oct 12
Prey size flathead catfish Mar-Apr 12
Proper functioning condition PFC Jul-Aug 12
Purple martin tips Mar-Apr 12
Ramshorn snails Nov-Dec 12
Recruitment LMB Jan-Feb 12
Redear sunfish survival Jul-Aug 12
Rediae fluke Nov-Dec 12
Richmond Mill Lake Sep-Oct 12
Riparian area management Jul-Aug 12
Riparian basic information May-Jun 12
Riparian features values Jul-Aug 12
Riparian pond benefits Nov-Dec 12
Riparian sponge Jul-Aug 12
Riparian streams concepts Sep-Oct 12
Riparian system Nov-Dec 12
Riparian wetland Jul-Aug 12
River otter biology Sep-Oct 12
Rotenone mini-pond Nov-Dec 12
Rotifers zooplankton May-Jun 12
Secchi disk – clarity Mar-Apr 12
Sediment crust with aeration? Q-A Jan-Feb 12
Sediment suspension effects Sep-Oct 12
Silica explained May-Jun 12
Small natural wonders Sep-Oct 12
Snails diet of trout - perch Mar-Apr 12
Snails types Nov-Dec 12
Solu-cal lime basics Q-A Jan-Feb 12
Sores bass catfish Q-A Jul-Aug 12
Sparrows types basics Nov-Dec 12
Spillway pipes types Nov-Dec 12
Sporocysts fish parasites Nov-Dec 12
Squirrels deter Sep-Oct 12
Standard weight bass Jul-Aug 12
Stonecat Mar-Apr 12
Stratification water facts Jul-Aug 12
Stream riparian insight Sep-Oct 12
Structure cover mistakes May-Jun 12
Structure natural vs artificial Q-A Nov-Dec 12
Summer kill DO problems Jul-Aug 12
Sunfish survival Jul-Aug 12
Swimmers itch snails Nov-Dec 12
Tagging fish May-Jun 12
Therapy of drowning worms Jan-Feb 12
Thermocline iron phosphorus Jul-Aug 12
Thermocline water facts Jul-Aug 12
Thermo-gel fire retardant Sep-Oct 12
Threadfin shad Q-A Nov-Dec 12
Tick removal tip Q-A Sep-Oct 12
Tilapia mini-pond Nov-Dec 12
Topographic map dam design Jul-Aug 12
Training predator stockers Sep-Oct 12
Trap minnow color Sep-Oct 12
Trash racks outlet Nov-Dec 12
Tree leaves nutrient content May-Jun 12
Tree leaves pond impacts Sep-Oct 12
Trench core cut off Sep-Oct 12
Trout as bass food Q-A Jan-Feb 12
Trout eat snails Mar-Apr 12
Turbidity clarity water Mar-Apr 12
Turbidity issues crayfish Q-A Sep-Oct 12
Turbidity nephelometer Mar-Apr 12
Turnover water factsJul-Aug 12
Turtles pro cons Q-A Nov-Dec 12
Upland system riparian Nov-Dec 12
Vegetation balance May-Jun 12
Vegetation problem symptoms Jul-Aug 12
Vegetation pros cons Jan-Feb 12
Viviparid snails Nov-Dec 12
Water clarity Mar-Apr 12
Water color Mar-Apr 12
Water fleas cladocerans May-Jun 12
Water hyacinth Phos removal May-Jun 12
Water inspirational story Jul-Aug 12
Water low level impacts Q-A Nov-Dec 12
Water repairs low levels Sep-Oct 12
Water solitude ability Jul-Aug 12
Water special affects B.Lahaie May-Jun 12
Water temperature summer Jul-Aug 12
Water test evaluation Q-A Jul-Aug 12
Water transparency Mar-Apr 12
Water universal solvent Jul-Aug 12
Water weeds pros cons Jan-Feb 12
Waterfowl manure phosphorus May-Jun 12
Waterfowl manure problems Sep-Oct 12
Waterfowl wetlands Nov-Dec 12
Watershed hay harvest Q-A Jan-Feb 12
Watershield problem Q-A Nov-Dec 12
Weed problem symptoms Jul-Aug 12
Weeds pond management Jan-Feb 12
Weeds pros cons May-Jun 12
Wetland riparian assessment Jul-Aug 12
Wetland system riparian Nov-Dec 12
Wetland types Nov-Dec 12
Wildfire protection program Sep-Oct 12
Wildlife and agriculture Mar-Apr 12
Wildlife and climate factors May-Jun 12
Wildlife bats attracting Jul-Aug 12
Wildlife bats Jul-Aug 12
Wildlife brush management Jan-Feb 12
Wildlife cover types of Jan-Feb 12
Wildlife harvest meat ethics Jul-Aug 12
Wildlife meat ethics Jul-Aug 12
Wildlife otters Sep-Oct 12
Wildlife travel areas Nov-Dec 12
Worms drowning therapy Jan-Feb 12
Yellow perch eat snails Mar-Apr 12
Yellow perch harvest Mar-Apr 12
Zooplankton protein food May-Jun 12