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Introductory Post #266456 07/31/11 07:53 PM
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 12 Nebraska T titan50
titan50 T Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 12 Nebraska	Well, this is my first post on the pond boss forums. Just some general info: I'm a sophmore in high school, wanting to renovate my old pond and raise and catch some trophy fish, I'm an FFA member, I like the outdoors and sports. I feel this forum can be an asset to me. Thanks!!

Re: Introductory Post titan50 #266457 07/31/11 08:08 PM
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 1,897 Likes: 63 Central Oklahoma J jludwig
jludwig J Joined: May 2011 Posts: 1,897 Likes: 63 Central Oklahoma	Welcome to the Forum. Raise trophy fish of what species? What is considered trophy size to you?

Re: Introductory Post jludwig #266469 07/31/11 09:55 PM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 4,856 Likes: 23 Colorado Omaha Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker
Omaha Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 4,856 Likes: 23 Colorado	Welcome titan! What goals for your "old pond" are you going for? Subscribe to Pond Boss Magazine

Re: Introductory Post Omaha #266626 08/02/11 02:36 PM
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 12 Nebraska T titan50
titan50 T Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 12 Nebraska	I would like to raise LMB and CC. I already have some BG and GSF.

Re: Introductory Post titan50 #266640 08/02/11 07:17 PM
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 1,897 Likes: 63 Central Oklahoma J jludwig
jludwig J Joined: May 2011 Posts: 1,897 Likes: 63 Central Oklahoma	What size would you like to grow them to being in Nebraska? I would guess LMB to a size of 4-6 lbs and maybe channel cat a little larger than that.

Re: Introductory Post jludwig #266682 08/03/11 10:31 AM
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 12 Nebraska T titan50
titan50 T Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 12 Nebraska	You're correct. The CC can get probably a max weight of 15-20 lbs.

Re: Introductory Post titan50 #266683 08/03/11 11:34 AM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,544 Likes: 1 Illinois, St. louis area Bluegillerkiller Hall of Fame Lunker
Bluegillerkiller Hall of Fame Lunker Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,544 Likes: 1 Illinois, St. louis area	This forum is a valuable asset you will learn alot. Start searching old post and you'll learn everything you need to know.. I believe in catch and release. I catch then release to the grease.. BG. CSBG. LMB. HSB. RES.

Re: Introductory Post Bluegillerkiller #266696 08/03/11 12:55 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 22,033 Likes: 483 Miss. E ewest Moderator Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker
ewest Moderator Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker E Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 22,033 Likes: 483 Miss.	Welcome. I suggest you start with the archives and pick out some that interest you. Ask questions as you go. Archives http://forums.pondboss.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=22&page=1 Here are 4 good ones Overview - Pond Basics - DFW Reports http://forums.pondboss.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=92439#Post92439 Pond carrying capacity http://forums.pondboss.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=92440#Post92440 Fishery Management: "String of Pearls" http://forums.pondboss.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=92453#Post92453 Fish Population and Size Analysis http://forums.pondboss.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=92492#Post92492 Last edited by ewest; 08/03/11 01:02 PM.

Re: Introductory Post ewest #266699 08/03/11 01:27 PM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 29,788 Likes: 1295 Grovertown, Indiana esshup Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker
esshup Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 29,788 Likes: 1295 Grovertown, Indiana	I'm almost the same latitude as Lincoln and I have CC in the pond that are over 16#. I pulled one out a few days ago that was 4 years old, 25" and 9.1#. I do feed the fish in the pond AM 600. 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).

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