We also had a big wind and rain event the last 48 hours. The pond came up at least a foot and is past the 'high water' mark. I had to leave town from last Fri till yesterday. I wanted to protect eggs to see if they hatch but not have them go in my pond. I put them in a kiddie pool and left. I came back and the kiddie pool was underwater. So much for that idea.
I didn't see any fry, but most egg ribbons also looked pretty much as I left them. THe water was bitter cold so perhaps the eggs don't hatch till it warms a bit again? Some of the strands did have the 'empty look' with some straggling white eggs left so those may have hatched already.
I moved them all to a 5 gallon bucket, probably will just dump them now. I did see one ribbon that looks more fresh, but with the water up so high it is now in about 2 feet of water, I'll leave that one.
Setterguy, the 4 or 5 you saw before will give plenty of opportunity for YOY perch this year. THere will be other ribbons you don't see, always. Glad to hear your pond is still filling. Send pictures if you can, also how much to go before full pond?
