Zep, you have a point - it's all about what's important to the consumer. Obviously APS would not be in business if there weren't pond managers who valued convenience. If one understands the risk of introducing unwanted species and is ok with it, why not?

Dustin I think you'll be much happier down the road working with Bob. He will stick behind his word and your fishery will be better with his involvement.

Here's a tip: See if you can convince him to visit your pond to stock...then you can walk around and get some free pond management advice. He's a softy like that, and can't resist the urge to talk all things pondy! wink

Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. ~ Henry David Thoreau

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