I understand \:\) But my pond is 1 1/2 years old, and I took out my first 3 bgill (about 7") last weekend and threw them over mesquite coals for dinner after bowhunting. Took only males, it was quite fulfilling. I can do that, it's my pond \:\) I will take 3 more when gun season opens up ! You can probably buy them in the store for near nothing, but to me, catching and eating fish from my pond is priceless. Pretty soon, I will be chomping down on intermediate sized bass !