Thanks Ric! I will try to post some pictures once I get them developed.

Big Pond: I am about 1/3 done probably.

Quite a bit of topsoil has been moved, the island has been shaped somewhat with about 2/3rd of the soil between it and connecting point removed, the keyway has been dug and packed, the dam has been built about 1/4 of the way up with exception of where the drainage area's ditch goes through. They are waiting until most of rest is done to seal that shut and finish the dam as it will then be a race with the water to the top.

There seem to be several springs which bring both excitement and concern.

I have obtained an application to have the state fisheries dept stock it with bluegill, redear, largemouth bass, and channel cat. I have found a fisheries place that will sell smallmouth and hybrid striped bass as well as fathead minnows.

I haven't found and am still seeking a place where I could purchase the smaller shrimp that some have referenced or crayfish for stocking.

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