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At least here in North Florida, Spring is in the air. The winter has been warm so far & the pond temperature is 67. I noticed a few LMB inspecting the spawning areas that I created for them. They are just looking, the hormones are not elevated enough for them to do any more than look. Perhaps another 4-6 weeks.
I am happy that I took the time to put in the limestone & structure. In the past 18 years I have only very rarely seen LMB looking for an spot to spawn.
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Perhaps another 4-6 weeks... More like 4-6 months here...I hate winter more and more every year.
In a lifetime, the average driver will honk 15,250 times. My wife figures I'm due to die any day now... 
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The pond thawed out over the weekend, so there was a false sense of spring. This morning, when I walked out to the car in the dark, the ground was all white. It was 21 degrees. It took me 30 minutes to go the first 10 miles because the light snow turned to black ice on the roads. I think I could hear the ground hog snoring.
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I checked my temp the other day and the water was 58. I wonder if my temp gage is off that much. I live on the westside so it does get a little colder here than in some parts of town.
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Warm weather done here for a while! It's about 15, snow flurries, and 25 mph wind. No spring in sight yet.
Subscribe to Pond Boss MagazineFrom Bob Lusk: Dr. Dave Willis passed away January 13, 2014. He continues to be a key part of our Pond Boss family...and always will be.
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Yeah, over here in SE Iowa...low 20's, bit of snow tonight, better chance for major snow tomorrow night. HIGH temps of 6F both Sat and Sunday. Probably stay inside and make some more jelly.
In a lifetime, the average driver will honk 15,250 times. My wife figures I'm due to die any day now...
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j.e. how long have ya lived in jville we havent seen feb. yet
for thoughs of ya up there feb. is when winter realy comes to fl.
FROM RODEO TO STANDIN AROUND WATCHIN THE FISH EAT
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JE and Letsrodeo a couple articles note LMB spawning in Fla (depending on where) in all mths except Aug , Sept and Oct. IIRC. Water temps support spawning in winter in some locations. Documented spawns in 9 mths.
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Some trees budding in Cowtown. Fish are still wearing longhandles.
It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP Grandpa
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