Great references guys, thanks.

Andedammen, That should be required reading for all (especially newbies like me). I couldn't stop reading it until I finished it. It really helped me get a better understanding of how different aspects tie together for a better fishing pond. I do have a couple of questions from reading it and will try to put them into form but will need to give it some thought first.

Really an awesome read, thanks.

I sure am glad that I was advised to take a soil sample, and I now plan on taking another sample once pond bottom is constructed.