Pond Boss Forums MANAGING AN EXISTING POND Evaluating and adjusting fish populations Evaluating New Pond and New Fish

Spent the entire day today out at the property. Finished up seeding canola around 3 PM ran into town to drop the seeder off and grabbed a bit to eat while the temps started to fall off the 90 degree mark. After the late lunch back to the property to play with the fish a bit.

LMB were very active. Several were crashing the bluegill and shiners out in front of the feeder before it went off - damn fun to watch the eruptions in the water.

My fall forage bump has started. I've dropped 2-3 lbs of Crays from the local creek that have ranged in size from small 2" to larger 6" in the past couple of days. All are likely in range for the current LMB in the pond. Will be an ongoing effort through the fall. Would love to get a total of 20-25lbs of crays added in.

Bait of choice tonight was the dreaded Ned Rig - Peanut Butter and Jelly. Fishing along the rock piles near the peninsula.

LMB 12-3/4" @ 1.1lbs 102% RW - will be culled to grease shortly.
LMB 13-3/4" @ 1.6lbs 116% RW - Tie of previous pond record and was returned to the pond
LMB 13-3/4" @ 1.7lbs 124% RW - This was a new pond record and was returned to the pond
LMB 14" @ 1.875lbs 128% RW - Broke the previous pond record on length and weight. Returned to the pond.
LMB 14" @ 1.5lbs 103% RW - will be culled to grease shortly.

BG 8.5" @ .75lbs 144% RW - Female I think. Put in the cooler and will be a great eater.

Wifey did join me at the property for a little fishing too. Was nice to enjoy the fish and the property together.


Looking forward to breaking the 2lb mark - Perhaps this fall.