Lets start with this :

Bob Lusk
Lunker


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Next some things to keep in mind.

No one has all the answers.

Every pond is different.

State level Mgt agencies provide info on the beginners level as that is their charge because most ponds are not managed by biologists but by people who need to keep it simple. They generally do not give cutting advice because it carries to much risk for the average pond owner. Many of their mgt books are written on tried and true 1940s basic mgt principals - which were written for food production not recreation as the primary goal.

If you will notice the real experts on here rarely say things like "do only this , this and that" because they know what I said first above - that there are few absolutes in pond mgt



Surveys of state level stocking reccommendetations clearly show great differences and variety but each is basic. They are vastly different on some subjects.

Every one in this discussion has some good points and some not so correct. That is ok so long as you state your point and don't direct comments to other individuals. It is not a good idea to tell someone they are wrong or crazy. Thank each of you for sharing time and effort here. I encourage everyone to keep an open mind and strive to learn as much as you can.

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