jimmy w, I have owned 3 boats, bass and center consoles, and worn out five outboard motors the last 25 years.

I also sold my boat this year because of non-use, due to having at my disposal, well stocked and managed ponds.

I wouldn�t trade anything for the experiences of fishing from our boats with my sons, and watching my grandkids catch their first fish on major reservoirs in my area, but public lakes have become more crowded and boating equipment more expensive.

If at the time, I had the well-stocked and well managed ponds that we now have, I seriously doubt that I would have been runnin' and gunnin� lakes in high powered bass boats.

George Glazener
N.E. Texas � acre and 2 acre ponds