Hello all.
I have been posting, already, for a short while, but never really introduced myself properly.
I'm Jeff from Duluth Mn. I'm a city bus driver by day, and spend alot of my free time enjoying many hobbies. One of those hobbies is my small (approx 1/4 acre) pond.
My goal for the pond is simply for my enjoyment. I want it to have fish, which I have added. I have a pair of Ducks, which come back every year. This year they have 6 ducklings. I have many turtles, and a muskrat that shows himself occasionally. I've many birds that nest in the cattails. Lots of leeches, frogs, snails, and insects are present, too.
This variety is what I like. I know some of the wildlife present would be counterproductive for a dedicated fish pond, but fish are only a slice of the pie, for me, albeit a big slice.
The pond is not, nor will be, a swimming hole.
I do want to use the fish for personal consumption, and plan on many bluegill dinners when they are a harvestable size.
So, anyways, glad to be here. Have learned alot already. I'm not a big # poster, by any means, but will chime in when I can.
Take care.
Jeff
