Hi Folks:
This is more just an experiment to see if I can actually post pictures for future reference.
Here is a series of shots combined into one panoramic view of the pond where a small group of us have stocked about 1,400 Rainbows. Area is roughly 3.5 acres, 650 ft x 230 ft average, and up to 25 ft deep ... in most places its about 15 ft.
This pond was a small semi-private sand & gravel pit that was abandoned approximately 50 years ago due to problems with underground springs making it too difficult to keep clear. Over the last 50 years, it has become a full eco-system with freshwater shrimp, caddisflies, dragonfly nymphs, etc. This pond will become "mine" next spring when I sign a lease with the landowner ... 5 years with a second 5 yr option.
The fish seem to be doing well on natural food only .. a test netting last week brought up some very beautiful trout a foot long.
Next spring we'll be installing 2 Koender windmills that we got at a very fair price but need a little TLC to bring them back to full functionality to try and keep the algae growth down a little and overall improve water quality.
Regards to all,
Lee Smith
