One thing that I have noticed over time, a long time here, is that the mag covers topics that are seldom discussed here.

My all time favorite mag story is one that expends quite a bit of print discussing what your pond goes through each season and what you need to do to manage by season. There have been quite a few more on topics that I had never even considered.

The books, especially for a newcomer, can do more to avoid costly mistakes than the Forum could ever do.

The mag and books have saved me a lot more $ than the forum has.

It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP