JR, I think I would visit a lot of ponds and start getting ideas. Become a student of pond building. You are the guy that has to be satisfied. Most pond owners, me included, has looked in their rear view mirror with 100% clarity and said, "I wish I had".
Mike Otto says that there is a lot of difference between a water impoundment and a fishing pond or a home for fish. I believe that, as a start, I would contact the Pond Boss office and buy every back issue containing Mike Otto's articles. This will be a pittance compared to other costs and will give you a real head start. Depending on others to do the right thing is a sure fire recipe for dissatisfaction. I would also read every post on pond building and keep asking questions.
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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