ML, with the supporting cast here and your own experience, I'm sure your project will be a success.
One item I've found that should be added to the pond fishermans tool box (kids toolbox), is a net. Not a net for landing fish but one that will be used for frogging, insect collecting, etc. Although the kids initial purpose for visiting the pond is fishing, it never fails that after awhile their interests wane and they move onto other adventures, catching frogs, looking for bugs...kids stuff. And for use northerners, a day of ice skating and ice fishing is another plus.
