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Re: Weekly Observations ewest #252037 03/19/11 01:28 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota Dwight Administrator Lunker
Dwight Administrator Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota	Dramatic D.O. changes observed! Updated Weekly Life is Good on Bremer Pond!

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #252047 03/19/11 04:43 PM
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esshup Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 29,788 Likes: 1295 Grovertown, Indiana	Coming in from the river, eh? www.hoosierpondpros.com http://www.pondboss.com/subscribe.asp?c=4 3/4 to 1 1/4 ac pond LMB, SMB, PS, BG, RES, CC, YP, Bardello BG, (RBT & Blue Tilapia - seasonal).

Re: Weekly Observations esshup #252082 03/19/11 09:50 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 22,032 Likes: 483 Miss. E ewest Moderator Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker
ewest Moderator Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker E Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 22,032 Likes: 483 Miss.	And without much change in the temps. A bloom ? Have you ever determined the DO of the river/ground water ?

Re: Weekly Observations ewest #252107 03/20/11 09:39 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota Dwight Administrator Lunker
Dwight Administrator Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota	I am not sure why the D.O. changes so rapidly during the spring thaw each year. I just know that is does and must have something to do with all the water flowing in and out of the pond at that time. The times that I have checked the D.O. in the river and in the well have been during stable periods where the river is flowing but at "normal" levels. The river has been near saturation levels and the well is always in the 2.5+- range @ 50+- degrees. Life is Good on Bremer Pond!

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #252771 03/26/11 03:36 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota Dwight Administrator Lunker
Dwight Administrator Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota	Since the ice is no longer safe to tread upon I have switched from ice thickness to water clarity for the duration of the open water season. I took today's readings from the Barge and yes, got wet when the water came up over my boots getting to the Barge. Updated Weekly Life is Good on Bremer Pond!

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #252773 03/26/11 04:10 PM
Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 834 Southwestern Minnesota the stick Lunker
the stick Lunker Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 834 Southwestern Minnesota	Was that the maiden voyage for the Barge in 2011? Did you drive over to the ice pack left on the pond? Good morning Dave, I've checked the ships systems, and everything appears to be running normally.

Re: Weekly Observations the stick #252786 03/26/11 07:46 PM
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Dwight Administrator Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota	Originally Posted By: the stick Was that the maiden voyage for the Barge in 2011? Did you drive over to the ice pack left on the pond? The Barge remained at her moorings. The water depth on the southeast quadrant is 13 feet. Life is Good on Bremer Pond!

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #252795 03/26/11 08:59 PM
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ewest Moderator Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker E Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 22,032 Likes: 483 Miss.	With the surface water temp at 35 that must have been cold. The DOs are leveling off.

Re: Weekly Observations ewest #253674 04/02/11 02:44 PM
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Dwight Administrator Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota	Finally getting some warmer water temperatures. Updated Weekly Life is Good on Bremer Pond!

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #254405 04/09/11 02:57 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota Dwight Administrator Lunker
Dwight Administrator Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota	Seasonal retirement of the circulator: Amphibious Mule: Heading across the pond for D.O. readings: Updated Weekly Life is Good on Bremer Pond!

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #255116 04/16/11 02:31 PM
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Dwight Administrator Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota	Clarity has dropped considerably and we lost some water temperature with the cold fronts haunting our area. D.O. is saturated top to bottom so the fish are happy but inactive. Updated Weekly Life is Good on Bremer Pond!

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #255960 04/23/11 10:02 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota Dwight Administrator Lunker
Dwight Administrator Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota	We have been in an extended cold, rainy loop for several weeks. It is getting old going out there in 38-42 degree temperatures with 30 mph winds to take pond readings. Please bring on Spring or if we are skipping Spring this year, lets have some summer! Updated Weekly Life is Good on Bremer Pond!

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #256952 04/30/11 11:28 AM
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Dwight Administrator Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota	It is still a struggle to put together more than 2 days of 60 degree air temps so water warming progress is slow. Updated Weekly Life is Good on Bremer Pond!

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #257866 05/07/11 02:59 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota Dwight Administrator Lunker
Dwight Administrator Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota	Water temps are up 8-9 degrees in one week. I am now confident in saying that spring is here! Upodated Weekly Life is Good on Bremer Pond!

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #258718 05/14/11 10:06 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota Dwight Administrator Lunker
Dwight Administrator Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota	Holding pattern! May 14th and the air temperature out there this morning was 42 degrees. Updated Weekly Life is Good on Bremer Pond!

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #258721 05/14/11 10:29 AM
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esshup Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 29,788 Likes: 1295 Grovertown, Indiana	Dwight, we had a cold front move thru here yesterday afternoon. 1:00 p.m. temp was 81�F, 4:30 p.m. it was 58�F and raining. It's not supposed to get out of the 50's and 60's for high temps all this coming week. That'll mess up the fish spawning for sure! www.hoosierpondpros.com http://www.pondboss.com/subscribe.asp?c=4 3/4 to 1 1/4 ac pond LMB, SMB, PS, BG, RES, CC, YP, Bardello BG, (RBT & Blue Tilapia - seasonal).

Re: Weekly Observations esshup #258726 05/14/11 11:14 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota Dwight Administrator Lunker
Dwight Administrator Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota	The Bluegills here are in shallow water waiting for warmer temperatures. In the meantime they are very easy to catch on a two inch jig. A few evenings ago I cast and retrieved 20 times and caught 14 8-9 inch BG. On the twentieth cast a large LMB followed and the BG quit biting. Life is Good on Bremer Pond!

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #258783 05/14/11 09:45 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 22,032 Likes: 483 Miss. E ewest Moderator Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker
ewest Moderator Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker E Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 22,032 Likes: 483 Miss.	Its time for the first major BG spawn of the year here. BG beds all over the place. Full moon next tues 17th.

Re: Weekly Observations ewest #259513 05/21/11 02:47 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota Dwight Administrator Lunker
Dwight Administrator Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota	Updated Weekly Life is Good on Bremer Pond!

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #259522 05/21/11 05:46 PM
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Dave Willis Lunker D Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,587 South Dakota State University	warming sloowwwwllyy. Subscribe to Pond Boss Magazine From Bob Lusk: Dr. Dave Willis passed away January 13, 2014. He continues to be a key part of our Pond Boss family...and always will be.

Re: Weekly Observations Dave Willis #259693 05/23/11 11:15 AM
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Dwight Administrator Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota	Yes, a very slow spring warm-up and the forecast doesn't contain much heat for the next week. Life is Good on Bremer Pond!

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #260303 05/28/11 01:46 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota Dwight Administrator Lunker
Dwight Administrator Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota	Temperatures are not changing much and neither is the clarity. D.O. is saturated. In other words no news to report..... Updated Weekly Life is Good on Bremer Pond!

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #260335 05/28/11 09:01 PM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,587 South Dakota State University D Dave Willis Lunker
Dave Willis Lunker D Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,587 South Dakota State University	No news is good news? Subscribe to Pond Boss Magazine From Bob Lusk: Dr. Dave Willis passed away January 13, 2014. He continues to be a key part of our Pond Boss family...and always will be.

Re: Weekly Observations Dave Willis #261036 06/04/11 05:01 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota Dwight Administrator Lunker
Dwight Administrator Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota	Temps up top to bottom. Clarity up by 20 inches. D.O. saturated. Spring-Summer! Updated Weekly Life is Good on Bremer Pond!

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #261665 06/10/11 04:40 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota Dwight Administrator Lunker
Dwight Administrator Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota	I did the pond readings and fished for a while. Crappies are on the X's and I caught another one of those giant NP. I had her by the gill cover just about ready to remove the spinner bait. She made a big lunge and got away from me taking my black titanium spinner bait in the process. Those NP are getting so big that they are hard for one man fishing alone to handle. I am not complaining, though. Then it started raining and I returned to Business. Updated Weekly Life is Good on Bremer Pond!