Ewest, that's the same seine I have so will try it later on, thanks!
Maybe it's possible I missed the bass spawning last year, but I keep close tabs on activity in and around the pond and didn't see any bass in nests and haven't caught any that I would consider spawn of originals.
Jayman, you bring up an excellent point in pond being different and until I bacame a first time owner I may have as well owned Pluto for what I really knew about it. I have fished farm ponds all my life and just took for granted that "If you have a hole with water, you have a fish pond" Couldn't be more from the truth, however, I'm sure some are easier than others.
One of the problems I have been battling since I became owner is the Coontail and Algea. I have good steep banks but the fact that coontail can break off and live adds another dimension to my issue. The pond is pretty clear if it doesn't get a down pour of rain to muddy it, so it gets a good start early and breaks off floating mats. My point is; that it probably restricts the bass's ability to make nests in the best habitat. I have herrons around as well so I'm sure they harrass them, plus raccoons to add a bonus of trouble, I love my pond so will continue to wage the battle!
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