Great, thanks again Bill! I'm going to try to work on the fish exchange Friday. The bass in the neighbors pond seemed to be healthy but it was two years ago when I last fished it. If the bass show any signs of being under nourished would it be a bad idea to drop them in my pond? There are several alternatives to getting a few LMB, even a few SMB for preditors around me but the neighbors pond is 1/4 mi away so would be easy. I just don't want to spin my wheels any longer. Also, while on the "My pond" subject, I noticed a snapping turtle lurking around last night. If I'd had a gun he would have been floating in a couple of days. I've always whacked em when I see them but what's the opinions of others following this thread?

Thanks, Fishhead