Generally speaking, the smaller the pond, the more important it becomes to limit the amount of fishing. Resident fish especially the larger ones, become hook smart and more difficult to catch which is opposite of what one normally wants - to always catch some big ones. Also the smaller the pond the fewer fish that are available for harvest, and the more important mortality due to angling becomes. These two reasons are important for limiting the amount of fishing in a pond.
YFI look for an upcoming article hopefully in 2010 by Dr. Richard Anderson (famous fishery biologist) in PBoss magazine about creating and dealing with hook smart bass and angling in ponds.
POND BOSS MAGAZINE MAKES A REALLY GREAT CHRISTMAS OR BIRTHDAY GIFT THAT ALSO REMINDS THE RECIPIENT OF YOUR THOUGHTFULLNESS ALL YEAR LONG.
Last edited by Bill Cody; 12/24/09 12:34 PM.
