Seeing how I had a dream the other night about JHAP and I going fishing (please don't ask) I figure I am part of the semi-functional Pond Boss family and had some news to share.
My fiance (of rotenone engagement pictures infamy) has just accepted a position with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. She is their new Community Fisheries Biologist working out of Emporia. She will be focusing on angler recruitment and retention among other things. But basically that means lots of kids fishing clinics to practice with other people's kids before we have our own. It really is a dream job for her.
I only know one person in the state (who oddly enough is a former Dr. Willis student who will be helping out at the Pond Boss conference). So, if anyone is looking for a new fishing/hunting/drinking buddy in the area let me know.
Also, if anyone has any fishing spots to share I'd be very happy to check on the fish for you. I've already got my eye on a couple lakes in the area that have largemouth, spotted, AND smallmouth bass all in one. I know Dr. Willis spent some time in the area and caught a 1.5 lb GSF, hopefully it is in the 3 lb range by now. Can you imagine how many tomato plants I could fertilize with that?
