BZ:
My pond is located about 10 miles north of Monticello. My family and I live in Maple Grove and own 60 acres just outside of Becker. I have to tell you, your story about the .22 shot into the middle of your frozen pond had me laughing for days. I have told that story to everyone I know that is into wildlife management. My neighbor also has a 1/2 acre pond. Over the past 4 years we have been trying everything. I am an R&D engineer in the medical field. And my favorite words are "impossible or can't be done". Each time somebody tells us it won't work we set out to prove them wrong. For example my neighbors pond has had 2 consecutive walleye spawns. Not that were going to grow lots of big walleyes but once again our DNR and fishery "experts" were wrong. This web site has had a profound impact on at least 3 ponds here in Minnesota. Some of my friends don't use the computer very often so they rely on me. At least once a week these guys are asking me, "what did PB say about...". I would love to talk to you about your pond or better yet tour each others pond. Exchanging stories of what has worked and better yet what hasn't worked. Are you feeding Aquamax or Purina? I was thinking of adding some more CC this spring. What has been your experience with them?
P.S. My wife is driven crazy when all week I'm talking fish ponds, duck ponds, or food plots with 1 or 2 guys. Now I have the ability to talk to 1,000's. Oh well, sex is over rated.
