Yep, the side of the road stuff is what they recommend; don't know why. Take the bale apart and then take the "leaves" apart. Toss it out so it pretty well covers the whole pond. I wouldn't try it on a windy day. And, the guy put an emphasis on OLD hay.

I have never tried this and have no idea what criteria to use on whether it will work. I think he said about two bales per acre.

Go to the Mississippi Fishing website. It is state run and the Biologists answer forum questions like here.

Also look at the TAMU reference that Ewest provided.

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