The bottom line is that poachers pretty well cleaned out my bass. I've restocked and am now pretty narrow minded. There are a couple of people with kids that come by but thats all that get in. Of course, I don't think the poaching has stopped. I don't live there. I was feeding last Saturday and saw a 2 lb. CC with a torn up mouth. I didn't do it.

I've had various "friends" ask whether I had deer on the property. Next question is whether I allow hunting. I usually say sure. Come on up. Then I tell them that they'll probably want to look around and see how the place lays. Next statement is that I'm going to be clearing brush just about every weekend and they can come and give me a hand; then I'll show them around. I've never had any takers and they never ask again.

I remember Sunil's thoughts when told by a local that he had been fishing there for years. Sunil responded that he should have bought the place when it came up for sale. My feelings exactly. Lou, after 25 years of being a nice guy, I no longer worry about getting along with my neighbors or providing a recreation spot. There are no rules to post.

It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP Grandpa