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Georgia. Just to introduce myself my wife and I own 548 acres and we have decided to build a secondary home and a 4-5 acre pond on our farm that is about 2 hours away from where we live. We are in the process of thinning some timber in the next 45 days so I will be getting the logging crew to go ahead and clear cut the 5 acres where we plan to put the pond to save on tree removal costs. I will likely be looking for input as some of you seem to really know your stuff. Thanks for having me.

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Welcome to the family
Get involved and soon you will make new friends and learn a lot of information that can be passed on to others that are also interested in ponds and fish. It can be a lot of fun interacting with others from all over the country and the world . Ask lots of questions and have fun!

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Welcome to Pond Boss...tons of good info and helpful folks here. Post some pics of your project when you have time.


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Yo 79, another welcome to the forum but this time from one of the good members. Not to knock on Texans but that kinda speaks for itself. Pat and Charly will understand.
This is just my opinion but if you really give it some thought, instead of one 5 ac pond you could have many smaller ponds, each being a complete different habitat. Smaller ponds are easier to maintain and control what problems that will develop. If ya dug one deep enough ya could have a fishery of all northern fish. SMB, YP, Pike and WE. Another pond could be just for trophy sized LMB and another just for huge CNBG. A pond with just HSB and hybrid Catfish would be very fun.
What ever ya decide, be SURE to establish a very heavy forage base. As Pat and Stickem suggested, ask tons of ?s and post pics. A fellow by the name of Bretski did a very nice job of documenting his project which seems to mirror your dream.
Good luck and maybe someday I can come visit your place. I winter in Fl so we will kinda be neighbors.


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Welcome from Missouri Gaboy1979.

If you haven't done so yet, begin looking through older threads, some super info with lots to make you think. Wish I had found this forum before I began stocking.

Whatever you decide, there will be people cheering you on, offering advice and asking you questions.


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Welcome! It's a great place for sure.

What part of GA?


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Another welcome to Pond Boss and the forum!

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Be patient, take your time, read, research and read and research some more. Doing it right the first time will provide years and years of enjoyment. Not doing it right the first time could provide years and years of frustration and heartache.

Know your goals before "digging in", do your research and share your journey!


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