I had the farm store spread 10 tons of lime along on small side of the pond a few years ago. It didn't raise the alkilinity very much. Access , again, is a problem with the ag truck. If I lime the pond, get the alkilinity where it should be and then fertilize, will the fish be more aggressive and be easier to catch? I know the bass are there but we fish and fish and catch one or two fish over a weekend. Fish with artificial lures and minnows. My son , grandson and I consider ourselves fairly decent fishermen.