Establishing Vegetation Around Your Pond
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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Could My Pond Be Too Clear?
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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Crawfish - an Excellent Source of Forage
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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Create a Steady Supply of Bluegill
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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How to Choose the Right Habitat for Your Bass Fishery
Habitat availability within your fishery is one of the most critical aspects of pond management to ensure the growth and...
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Understanding Largemouth Bass Genetics
When the topic of growing trophy Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides) comes up, you are likely to hear talk about their...
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Which Sunfish Live In Your Pond?
It is important to know what species of sunfish are in your pond because different species of sunfish play distinct and important...
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How often do you need to restock your pond?
Whether you are stocking a newly built/renovated pond or stocking an established pond, it is good to understand just how often...
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Catfish and Bass: Keeping Both in the Same Pond
Does your pond have what it takes to support catfish and bass? Catfish and bass both provide great fishing experiences. Catfish...
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Ideal Turtle Trap Placement to Catch Basking Turtles
Proper turtle trap placement can mean the difference between reducing your turtle population and wasting time and money. Basking...
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Fish dying in your pond is a natural occurrence. Losing all of the fish in your pond (known as a fish kill) however, is a major...
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