After researching the topic quite a bit, I've decided to build some BG beds in my existing pond. The pond is around 5 acres. I plan on putting down a geotextile fabric and build 2x6 boxes to hold the gravel in place. The fabric that I am considering using from HD comes in 6' x 100' rolls therefore I will build 6' x 16' boxes. How many should I build?

One question that I have concerns the gravel that can be used. I can readily get a material known as "crush and run". It is a gravel mixture that contains mostly small pieces with some larger pieces mixed in. It is commonly used for driveways or parking lots. Has anyone used this product for the beds or is this just a really bad idea? The pea gravel that everyone has suggested is much more expensive than the crush and run.


My goal here is to increase my forage for the bass in my pond. I have had the pond evaluated last year and the previous year. The recommendation each year has been to add 5000 4" to 5" BG. I can not justify spending that much each year so I plan to raise my own BG.

I have been feeding 3 times a day for two years now and plan on adding a second feeder this year.

Any thoughts or suggestions are welcomed.

Dean