Gators? Jeesh - no thanks! Guess that's what pools are for. wink

If your water level is stable, and you have no ice concerns, and aren't going to be swimming I agree a fixed dock makes more sense - plus its cheaper.

Can you provide us some photos of your pond? What's your fishery makeup? How are they coming along?

Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. ~ Henry David Thoreau

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