Thanks Travis. I now remember that it was Mark Cornwell who wrote that article in the Mag. Personally, I don't think I have met a pond owner with 3 years of patience.

I find that the key to creating a big BG/big bass pond is the first year. Some BG will naturally get a growth jump start on the others in that first year. We call them "hog outs". Since they spawn here at 3 to 4 inches and live on fry of fatheads and small BG, they keep going. When the bass are added, they have a smorgasbord for the first 2 years and put on a lot of size.

Then the character builders start. The bass spawn and start picking off the smaller BG that are the future of the food chain. This is when we find that creating a nice balanced fishery is a lot easier than maintaining it. A whole lot easier.

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