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The radar looked like it raind on you again yesterday morning.
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Is the pond full yet? My dad said that 195 was shutdown between Manchester and the intersection at 37 because of flooding.
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It's not full yet but it's a lot closer than it was. Here's where we were a couple of weeks ago before the rains really got cranked up. Here's where we were on Sunday. I was able to use the new ramp to launch the boat for the first time, which worked out really well. I am pleased with the angle on the ramp. We got another two inches of rain last night and this morning at the pond so the water is about a foot higher than it was in these most recent photos and the creeks are still running. Only 17 more inches to go and it will be topped off!
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Wow, what a difference. Dang that boat must get up and go with that huge motor on it.
JHAP ~~~~~~~~~~ "My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives." ...Hedley Lamarr (that's Hedley not Hedy)
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N.E. Texas 2 acre and 1/4 acre ponds Original george #173 (22 June 2002)
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Huge motor? Heck Jeff, in Texas, that's a rear end trolling motor.
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
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LOL Dave. Yep I forgot everything is bigger in Texas.
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That boat must do 80 MPH with that motor on it!
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I usually don't run it too hard, but it will go plenty fast enough to suit me. It's really only about half the horsepower I see on most of the Bass Boats around here. The 54 lbs of thrust on the trolling motor will be enough for the pond though.
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FRPeeps - I just ordered a level control box for the pond side of my ponds outlet so I can slowly raise the water level. How do you like the one that you installed in your pond?
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I don't have a lot of experience with my box since my pond has just recently caught significant rainfall, but the Box seems to be doing it's job. The water level is about 15" from going over the top board in my 8' box and the slats seem to be sealed well with very little seepage. There is almost no water on the back (outflow)side of the slats.
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Thanks for the update. Wish we could send some of our rain your way.
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Moderator's Note: For the full content of the DavidV Pond Experience originally located in this thread, see here.
Last edited by Theo Gallus; 08/03/09 10:37 AM.
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Since I haven't posted in a while I wanted to share some updated photos of the pond and it's new inhabitants. This picture was taken early one morning while enjoying the first cup of coffee after a night of camping at the property. It's amazing how much better the coffee tastes at the pond. This is one of the Overton Strain CNBG that were stocked on the last day of February, 2009. I have been able to catch a few of the Tilapia that were stocked on June 12, 2009. The Pure Florida, and F1 LMB were also stocked on that date. I didn't realize how dirty the Tilapia was on the opposite side or I would have cleaned him up. I was too busy concentrating on the Condello Technique for the photo op. We were seeing plenty of young Tilapia about three weeks after the original stocking. I made another trip to see Todd Overton today, 8-1-09, for HSB and Northern LMB. I was concerned about transporting and stocking the fish during the warm weather but Todd said not to worry. He was right again. Every fish made the 4 hour trip in perfect condition as there were zero morts. I'll send more photos later when I can catch some of the June stocked LMB.
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I would have to conclusively state that it looks like you have yourself a little slice of paradise. Or perhaps a good-sized slice.
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Hey Frank, thanks for the up-date. Congratulations - GREAT job start to finish.
Post a Before and After photo of the pond/lake ... absolutly beautiful!
We need another mini PB conference fild trip - with fishing poles ... !!!!
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Great post Frank - keep on keepin' on ...
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Thanks Frank, glad you posted this. Keep posting some info and pics as time goes by, especially as you start to catch some fish from the pond.
It's ALL about the fish!
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Fun thread. Awesome updates.
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Looks very nice. Love sat dishs
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Hey Frank, time for another update - or ya on your hunting trip?
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Hey Frank, time for another update - or ya on your hunting trip? George, between chasing Elk in September and now Whitetails I am criminally late on sending an update. I have been catching some fish from the pond but nothing like your Super Grand Slam! I have some pictures to share and will get them posted soon.
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Just...awesome. Thanks for this Peeps. The before/after comparisons are amazing.
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