I agree that it can be brutal. Or simply that it is brutal.
Of course, I'm biased to the fish, but it just seems like the fishery could get nasty quickly.
chatlanha, the placard is interesting, but I seem to get mixed feelings when I read it. On one hand, I thinks it's good that the history and the future of the water are being described; but on the other hand, I'm wondering if there are that many people coming by, who don't live around the pond, that the message comes off as "here, learn about what we're doing, but don't touch."
I'm right there with you as I also don't want anyone messing with my pond.
It's seems to be a unique approach, and I'd like to hear more about how it works for you.
