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    Simply put, fish feeders provide supplemental food resources to fish. Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and hybrid Striped Bass are...


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    Ethan Stokes September 3, 2020

    Fish Habitat Basics

    Having habitat in your pond that meets the seasonal requirements of the fish will result in improved health and quality of all...


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    The goal of catching a trophy-class bass has long been the dream of many anglers. It can be done, but it takes some work on your...


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    The selective harvest of bass in a private fishery is one of the most important management practices you can implement if you are...


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    Tournament fisherman and Pond King fisheries biologist Ethan Stokes shares how he runs his livewells to ensure his catch always...


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    Controlling and maintaining the vegetation that is in place around the edges of your pond, both in and out of the water, is a...


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    Not surprisingly, the answer to that question is: It depends. If you want a clear swimming hole, or trophy bass lake, the optimum...


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    While determining the appropriate management plan for any pond or lake is driven by several physical factors, including size,...


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    Crawdads provide an additional forage resource that is high in both protein and fat content that will help your predator fish...


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    The key to any pond's sustainability is a sustainable forage base, especially if you are on a quest to grow trophy-class Bass or...


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    Habitat availability within your fishery is one of the most critical aspects of pond management to ensure the growth and...


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    When the topic of growing trophy Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides) comes up, you are likely to hear talk about their...


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