Before Renovating A Pond Dig Into These Thoughts
One of the first things a proud, new landowner wants to do is improve pond productivity. In his book, Perfect Pond…Want One?, Pond Boss Bob Lusk reminds there are ...
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This Creative Pondmeister Turned Summer Drawdowns Into A Hunting Opportunity And Baitfish Production
Texas outdoorsmen will tell you there aren't four seasons in the year, only two---hunting and fishing. While visiting a long-time West Texas client a few weeks ago, we asked how he passed ...
Here’s Why They Are Called–LARGEMOUTH Bass
Beginner pondmeisters often ask how largemouth bass got their name. Little explanation is required when we share adjacent photos. In the July newsletter, we related interesting points about bass behavior. ...
Product Review – Current Heat Prompts Air Quality Advisories Those Warnings Also Apply To Water Quality
Headlines among our industry are alerting pond owners to closely observe conditions, especially around sunrise when oxygen levels are at lowest levels of the day. Are fish gulping for air at ...
How Do I Know If My Bass Are Overcrowded?
After an electrofishing survey, if the live well is full of only 8 to 12-inch bass--your bass are overcrowded. If you land a bass with a head that looks like a ...
Should I Monitor Bass Genetics?
Trophy bass are no different from winners of the Kentucky Derby, world-class hunting dog competitions, or livestock shows. They are not random breeds. They descend from ancestors with genetic qualities th ...
Willow Trees – Aesthetically Pleasing, But They Have A Big Thirst
North Texas weathermen report our region is experiencing the fourth driest period on record. Most areas have received just over 6-inches rainfall from March to July. If you don't supplement de ...
Pond Boss, Bob Lusk, Demonstrates Lake Surveys
Climb in the boat to learn why it's important to conduct regular lake surveys. They reveal valuable information about fish population profiles, growth rates, strength of the food chain, habitat, ...
What’s A Chubsucker?
The rarely-seen creek chubsucker is native to vegetated, rocky areas of freshwater streams. If found in your lake, it probably migrated in during a flood event from an adjacent creek. ...