See this from the archives on SMB nests.

https://forums.pondboss.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=92626#Post92626

Actual wild SMB nest. It is next to a wood pier for protection . many have a log or wood near by for fry protection. Also a large boulder/rock is often present.

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Last edited by ewest; 01/20/21 11:32 AM.