thanks bill for all the hard work,but the truth is this guy has all most no chance.i've dug ponds for the past 15 years and i do not know 1 person who has done this over the long haul.the truth is put some fish in the pond and have a good time catching them are get me are somebody to go dig this pond out to at least a min.of 4-5 acres then raise your trophy bass.it just can't be done.