Shelby County- That's probably what I will end up doing, thanks for the insight.
Instar- I assumed as much, the issue with diverting the water from my neighbors place would be the best solution but it is the main source of water feeding the pond.
I was thinking maybe adding a shorter eel grass to replace the FA. The main issue is casting without getting FA on the line each time and my fish feed getting stuck in the FA around the bank. What kind of eel grass would y'all recommend? I don't mind it entirely occupying the bottom of my pond, I just don't want it growing too tall.
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