Well.. i started with step 1 last weekend, the minnow trap. It sat in the pond for about 4 hours. When I pulled it out it was teaming with big ole fathead minnows.

I guess my previous tests were not very good (read: just throwing fish food in the tank and seeing if anything comes up to get it).

I'm still sending the water off to be tested, but I am super happy about this revelation! I'm hopeful my catfish and redear/bluegills are still there as well..

now on to the bass.