Thanks for the recommendations. I am located about 30 west of kentucky lake but don't fish there much. I have always preferred the farm ponds and clay/gravel pit lakes here. I have been fortunate enough to catch several 5+ lbers with my personal best being right at 7. All of those were caught in bigger bodies of water so I didn't know if it was even possible on a small pond. I guess my main goal is to have a place where the kids and I go go catch a few fish!


I have met Mr Rister once as I had him do a shock test on our neighborhood pond after a fish kill. He definitely is a wealth of knowledge.