Choose Which Fish to Lose: It’s Not Only About Genetics By Bob Lusk There were no straight retrieves. Spending time with a professional angler always energizes me. One day, ...

Biologists believe aeration improves pond environments dramatically.  It keeps water quality predictable.  Aeration reduces sludge and nutrients that feed annoying algae.  There are fewer incidents of undesirable odors. Aeration maintenance al ...

During warm months, pigs retreat to shady, river bottoms with cool backwashes and lush green forage.  This time of year, they maraud countrysides overturning wildlife feeders, rooting-up food plots, and la ...

Pondmeisters seldom talk about crappie battles on light tackle. They don't get excited telling stories about crappie like they do big bass.  But most love to eat them and want ...

Winter offers an opportunity to start next season with a clean vegetation slate.  As water temperatures cool, vegetation goes dormant, plants recede.  Timely implementation of Spring vegetation management procedures can ...

Does Your Plan Require Minor Adjustments Or Major Changes? We spend nine-months passionately caring for treasured fish and their environment.  Then, one cold day, it’s like a sign appears o ...

Keeping Records By Bob Lusk What other records should you keep? Do you keep good records of what you do with your pond? Fish stocking? Temperature? Weather? Fish lengths and ...

Life Expectancy of a Pond; The Aging Aftermath By Mike Otto The actual work has not changed much since I saw the first dump truck full of muck and mud ...

Lessons from the Hip By Bob Lusk Plus, I see things few people ever get to see. Okay, here’s the deal. I have to own this. We’ve built ...