Vegetation – Friend or Foe?
Folks ask us what vegetation to plant in their new pond. The short answer is, don’t introduce random plants. Nature will sprout varieties compatible with your environment. Your “very” ...
Archive for July, 2012
Crayfish – Asset or Liability?
May through June is my favorite fishing season. Bass are on voracious post-spawn feeding frenzies. As I land each one, I check for pinchers or long whiskers protruding from their ...
Product Review – Low-Cost Hauling Tank
Need a portable fish tank to transfer bluegill from a hatchery pond to the main lake? Lost minnows in warm water and wish you had an aerated container to extend ...
Ponds Hold Dreams – At Any Age!
We look forward to reunions, especially when they include meeting old friends at old ponds that hold fond memories. It’s one thing to relive special stories when you land ...
From the Dock – August 2012
When I joined Texoma Hatchery’s team, Bob and Chad were swamped with field service. Bob assigned me to answering office inquiries, qualifying customer requests, and referring them to the ...
Dove Hunt With the Pond Boss
Dove hunters, oil your gun, roundup camouflage gear, and enjoy opening day of dove season with the Pond Boss Bob Lusk. The hunt is September 1-3 near Abilene. Shoot until ...
Deep Glow Lighting
You’re missing a fascinating pond experience if you don’t have a Deep Glow underwater light to observe nighttime fish activity. As summer water temperatures rise, fish lurk deep ...
Reach Your Harvest Goals
Is your pond on pace to reach 2012 harvest goals? Annual bass harvest should total 20 pounds per surface acre. Please don’t risk bass overpopulating and over eating the food chain. ...
Enhance the Beauty of Your Pond
Do you want to enhance the beauty of your pond with fountain displays, but feel you should place a priority on aeration during summer months? If average depths meet minimum ...