Conratulations, BSki! It sure is rewarding to finally see the fruits of your labor. If you get a chance, try to fish with a golden shiner instead of a nightcrawler, with your rig. I've been having excellent luck, out my way ,with that set up in the last couple of weeks. If you can cast net them out your pond, then you don't have to worry about introducing any unwanted species (which may happen if bought from a bait shop). If you try fishing with minnows, just make sure you are using circle hooks. I made the mistake yesterday of using a straight shank worm hook with a shiner, and ended up having a SMB mort due to a swallowed hook . It was a very sad day for me.
. It was a very sad day for me.
