Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations Brook Trout

I'd also use a defoamer and throw chemicals in there to nutralize ammonia.

I thought of that too Scot, but it doesn't sound like he has enough time to order that stuff. Maybe John can spare some defoamer.

All very good information. I was aware of the benefits of salt as I have assisted in the stocking of our local conservation pond in the past. Thank you for reminding me.

Johne said that the trout are all in the 1 pound range so while maybe a little close to the line I should be ok.

With our horses I have become a regular purchaser of the poly stock tanks I have seen used on here for transport and we have one that was never used just kept as a spare so that is what I am going with. It's listed a 110 gallon tank. An older post showed wood lid and the addition of foam pipe insulation aroudn the rim to prevent water loss. I should have all the pieces parts now its just a matter of finding the time this weekend. I told John I would let him know by Weds. or so for a Saturday or Sunday pick-up.

You lucky dog! John promised me large brookies a year ago, which would have only taken me a year to grow to 4 to 6 pounds, and ended up selling them to some rich clients. I ended up with 6 to 8 inch fish which are now 15 to 16 inches a year later. One more year and they will be 4 to 6 pounds.

Cecil, want me to bring some back when I go up there in a week or 2? I have the paperwork in hand from Jennifer.

Thanks for the offer but I can't add anymore as the pond will be at full capacity a year from now with over 100 fish in the 4 to 6 pound range. At or over 500 lbs. is all I want to add to that 1/10th acre pond even with flow through.

K. I might see if he's got any Browns. If so, I;ll add a few and see how much longer they last in my pond.

Next week should be good for hauling out of here. Cold and Wet!

Phew! I'm tired of windshield time. Just about 1700 miles in the past 3 days.

I was supposed to get some windshield time today and head up to Leelanau (Fish Town) to give the dam a tune up, but boss decided to take that gig and make a weekend vacation out of it. Darn!

Their taking Coho on rubber eggs, and I've got Hemi Orange SS pellets. Double Darn!!!