Bruce, Don't I know it. My first pond now has 14" YP and about 14" SMB and they are fun to watch and play with. My sisters pond is a bit shallower and she really just wants it for minnows and small fish. Not for catching.
Russ, I hear you it would have been fun to do it while she was not there. Truth is she was adding on an inlaw addition to her house for my Mom. My sister always wanted a pond and we talked it over and determined that a pond right out her window would be ideal and fun for all. They got a great deal on the digging. Only $850 for the pond. Ice is about 3 inches here now. Real cold last few days about 9 as a high.
Sunil, Only did some parts by hand on this one. I am sure as we move into next year and I want to fix some of the mistakes I will be digging a bit by hand. I am thinking if I keep this up I may be able to justify a nice Bobcat with the right tools
Ok here is what I have so far. More to come when I add my sisters pics.
Place where pond will go.
Starting to dig:
Once again more later when I get the pics from Sister. SHe has about 6.5 ft of water thus far and about 5 inches of snow off from a 200+ acre run off waiting to go in once it thaws.
