I probably spend less than 5% of my fishing hours on public ponds or lakes. The trash, the crowds, the lack of quality fishing all add up to less than an enjoyable experience. And then they tack on fees to use them, day use, boat launch, some even have special planting fees, just adds insult to injury.

I was under the impression this was the Pond Boss. Where private owners make thier own decisions on private property about private ponds to make thier respective ponds better than any public destination could ever be. Those collected government fees are paid by them for all that fishing gear, yet they never get one cent back to spend on thier own ponds. Is this Trophy Bass Retreat a public lake?