unfortunately we don't fish the pond very often, even though it is in my yard. but when we do fish the vegetation can make it tough using a crank bait or texas rig. i just don't want anything taking over and hindering the fishing.

my goal from the beginning has been to grow a world record bluegill. i understand keeping recruitment low will help with the size of the bg. i do believe the plants have aided in the survival of the little ones. i am seeing several classes of bg and very healthy bass. so far the initial stocked bg don't seem to have suffered any, they are coming along well. catching the healthy bass is fun, i just know that doesn't equal trophy bg conditions.

is there anything i can apply to the colder water to help control the veg? water level is still low and i would like to do it before a winter rain fills the pond again.

Scott Hanners