Biologists can estimate the age of individual fishes using a variety of aging structures. By Dr. Dave Willis and Eric West With increasing interest in ponds across this country, more ...

By Bob Lusk Ray Scott. That’s a full sentence right there. Ray is an iconic American, named a few years back by Field and Stream Magazine as one of ...

If a new lake is ready to stock or you're considering adding another angling attraction like hybrid striper--order fish now.  Mild water temperatures ensure fish experience easy transition and healthy ac ...

Tired of continually trimming tall weeds that block feeders from efficiently broadcasting food to the pond?  Had a few close calls with sudden, heavy rain flooding a feeder?  Check-out this ...

We continually stress abundant forage is the primary factor determining success or failure in healthy fish development.  Don’t let poor food chain management limit bass from attaining trophy potential.  St ...

With a main goal of creating a great fishing lake with low maintenance as it ages, significant thought must be given to several crucial concepts. Low Maintenance Lake Design By ...

In past years, otters were the greatest threat to a fishery.  Today, protective status for the double-crested cormorant, water turkey, has significantly increased their numbers and ensuing damage to fish po ...