I decided it was time to knock down the plant growth I had allowed to grow around the pond. I had let it grow about 2 feet back from full pool line to help with runoff sediment control, but it was getting a bit unsightly, and with no rain, the plant growth is just pulling from the pond. Looks like I've got some water willow starting to take hold at water's edge in a few places. Gonna have to keep an eye on it.
Most definitely thinking about those who gave all.
Amen to that last sentence.
As for the plant growth, it may well have benefited your fry and YOY fish, especially BG. In my inexpert opinion, you were smart to let it be during heavy spawning period.
