Been a while seen I gave an update on the pond. I was able to get the fish structure out on the ice December 28. Not real clear in the picutre but I place 2 groups of 4 porcupine structures on both sides of where the pier is going to be (closest shoreline). I also took the remaining PVC trees and placed them horizonally along the far and right shoreline.
The ice came off the pond last Saturday night. It is roughly at the same level as it went into winter at. So I would say we have the leak fixed, finally.
So on to the next steps. I am going to plant a Stocks seed water edge mixture right around the water line on the far shoreline (where it looks real rough). I also have to fix the left side and get the conservation/clover mixture to take hold a little better, hopefully frost seed that in the next couple of weeks. Then sometime in the next month we are goign to be digging the foundation of the new house on the right side of the picture. Going to be a busy year.
Almost forgot, since the leak is fixed going to stock the pond this spring. Current plan I have worked out with Nate is the stock 100 4-6" HSB, 250 3-5" HBG, and 100 3-5" BG. This is a little heavy for a pond this size but plan on feeding. Nate gave me a good deal on a Texas Hunter feeder last winter. Also, going to be adding a couple more pounds of Fatheads in the next month. I want those HSBs to be able to just open their mouths and eat.
