It's raining today due to effects of whatever storm system that's coming through. I've lost track this year. I can't work outside so I'll post the following question for what it is worth. I believe if pond owners could be granted just one wish, high on the list would be additional fish species diversity in their pond beyond the normal bream/bass (for most) combo. The one advantage reservoir or really large lake fishing offers is species diversity. I realize some of that diversity would never be desired in a pond. However, wouldn't it be great for a crappie to be developed that was not so prolific or spawned later? Wouldn't it be neat to have a channel catfish that pegged out at 2 pounds or so to offset their ultimate size disadvantage of being in a pond? Yea, you don't get something for nothing, but I would give up some bass and bream to have additional species that would not create tremendous management problems. Just thinking out loud. You know, this forum is just like having an electronic edition of Pond Boss when you want it!

F.A. Walker