Don't know how many members have a pond; but I have a approx** 1/2 acre pond and have a question.
A short history: This pond was overcome with lily pads. With the help of a local College and the County Ag Agent; they did miracle job on cleaning it up. The pond has some grass (not a lot) but some; no weeds that I can see.
To the present: went out and threw some bread and dog food out. I noticed a black area about 3X3' floating in the pond. (this is the second time for this). It turns out that they are baby catfish! The cure was to use a cast net and 5 gallon bucket. What I didn't giveaway to neighbors I dumped into a creek close by.
Went out one morning last week; threw a line out. Pow! Reeled in a channel catfish with a very bloated gut (with eggs). Told the Admiral about it; she went out that afternoon and nailed a bass in the same condition.
Now the question? With very little cover in the pond; I was thinking about dropping a small tree and dragging it into the pond. It wouldn't be a permanent thing; could remove when necessary. I have several to choose from; but mostly Oak. Won't use a
Pine; thinking about the sap. All the trees now are leafless. Any thoughts or comments are welcome!
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A short history: This pond was overcome with lily pads. With the help of a local College and the County Ag Agent; they did miracle job on cleaning it up. The pond has some grass (not a lot) but some; no weeds that I can see.
To the present: went out and threw some bread and dog food out. I noticed a black area about 3X3' floating in the pond. (this is the second time for this). It turns out that they are baby catfish! The cure was to use a cast net and 5 gallon bucket. What I didn't giveaway to neighbors I dumped into a creek close by.
Went out one morning last week; threw a line out. Pow! Reeled in a channel catfish with a very bloated gut (with eggs). Told the Admiral about it; she went out that afternoon and nailed a bass in the same condition.
Now the question? With very little cover in the pond; I was thinking about dropping a small tree and dragging it into the pond. It wouldn't be a permanent thing; could remove when necessary. I have several to choose from; but mostly Oak. Won't use a
Pine; thinking about the sap. All the trees now are leafless. Any thoughts or comments are welcome!
Mod : Please redirect if necessary.