3ponds,

I like/have big water, I also have brood ponds. I know my goals and I test everything. But that's me, I'm "different." The real question is what do you want out of your water?

To start the process, test your water. Know the PH and Alkalinity. Figure out the types of fish you want in your water and study what they need to thrive. If it will not work, forcing it to work will be costly in both time and money.

You said you want catfish, so know that they are thought of as "put and take" in small waters.

Your journey is just starting, take your time. Ask a lot of questions and answer questions honestly and you will get where you are trying to go with your water.

Best of luck.

Brian

The one thing is the one thing
A dry fly catches no fish
Try not to be THAT 10%