JBL, that is a GREAT website. Thanks very much! Meadowlark, I think our winters are too cold for the bahia. I am beind advised to plant "switch grass" around the emergency spillway and rye to hold the ground over the winter on the dam and exposed sides of the pond, and then plant bermuda as you suggested in the spring.
I have another question: In carving out the sides of the pond to increase the amount of 6'-8' water, what should I do with that earth? I can move it towards the belly of the pond to increase the width of that shelf, or I could remove it from the pond entirely. As we all fight silting in, it seems a shame to move any more earth into the belly of the pond, but I am not sure if having a wider shelf would actually increase the productivity of the pond, or only increase the number of ambush opportunities for the bass. I hope this makes sone, and I hope someone has some insight. Many thanks, Tom Pool
