I've been there - can't really express my initial reaction except comparing it to how a geologist must feel when they first approach the rim of the Grand Canyon: it's a Pond/Fishery management mecca. It may take a while for Nate to get the fisheries management fine tuned to where he's satisfied [lots of water to get headed in the right direction], but when he's through, I'll wager there's literally nothing comparable to it in the world. Each BOW will feature a different trophy experience - an enormous undertaking, but one I'm sure the Herman boys will master. I would not be surprised if the ranch produces IL state records of several species within the next 10 years - when the boys finally hit 30. The boys have vision and crazy energy to pull off these extreme projects. Very proud, can't wait to see what's next. Well done!

Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. ~ Henry David Thoreau

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