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Hey everyone. I've done a ton of research for my area, and it looks like a pond is going to be doable. I don't really know the first thing when it comes to who is a good pond builder and who is not. Who do I call in my area to get references?
I am in San Angelo, TX
Thanks!
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Last edited by ewest; 08/25/15 03:46 PM.
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Thank you. Is there anyone else I should keep in mind? I always hear to get as many quotes as possible, and although I'm not pulling the trigger right now, I'd like to know what to budget fro so that I can hopefully have something built in the next 6-12 months.
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Mike Otto gave me some expert advice, and I highly recommend him. He was too busy to build my pond, though, so I eventually hired Mike Smelley of Marshall, Texas to do the dirt work. He did a terrific job. If you wish, I can send you his cell number via PM.
And I totally agree with the previous comment: READ stuff from Bob Lusk and PondBoss! There is just so much to know, and the more you know the fewer blunders you'll make.
7ac 2015 CNBG RES FHM 2016 TP FLMB 2017 NLMB GSH L 2018 TP & 70 HSB PK 2019 TP RBT 2020 TFS TP 25 HSB 250 F1,L,RBT -206 2021 TFS TP GSH L,-312 2022 GSH TP CR TFS RBT -234, 2023 BG TP TFS NLMB, -160
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Yep, the books are amazingly cheap compared to diesel fuel. And, they tell you things that you will never think to ask.
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
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I'll have to pick those books up. I'll have to send Mike Otto an email and pick his brain a bit. It's all pretty exciting, so I lm hoping everything that I want is going to be realistic.
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