Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations Placing branches down for YP spawn

I lay a flat piece of concrete or a brick on the base of the branch that is on the bank. The weight helps holds down the end in the water. You don't need to have the branch extend out very far into the pond - usually 4ft to 7ft max. Twigs closer to shore allow you to better see egg ribbons. YP prefer the shallower locations for eggs because this results in warmer water for quicker egg hatch. For your first YP spawn you can place branches 30-50 ft apart to see which shoreline is preferred for laying eggs in your pond layout. Then in later years use the 10ft to 20ft branch separation pattern.

You do not need to have all branches in the pond early. Once you see which shoreline is preferred then add remaining branches to that general area.