Well, last year I saw my first ribbon on the 18th. I was there last weekend and saw no ribbons. I�ll be at the pond again in the morning. We�ve had some slightly warmer and sunny days, including today. Hope to see some ribbons tomorrow.
We did fish last Sunday and caught 10-15 all male YP. My son didn�t want to keep any, so they were all released. I�m keeping any males I catch over the weekend. Pond is full, lots of weeds, and brush for ribbons. I�m hoping to have more than 3 or 4 ribbons this year. We also caught several GS on Sun and Mon, the smaller ones were released. I do have 1000% more FA than I�ve ever had, but I�ve never really had any before. With the pond up 4.5� vs last year, and all that vegetation that grew up, under water, I�m guessing that has contributed to the added FA.
Also will get new TX Feeder set up tomorrow. Hope to check glass/Grass Shrimp population also.
Jeff

12 yr old pond, 1 ac, 15' deep.
RES, YP, GS, FHM (no longer), HBG (decreasing), SMB, and HSB (only two have been seen in 5 yrs)
I think that's about all I should put in my little pond.
Otter attack in 2023.