lake management

Spring is springing. We’re starting to get our first warm days of the year and all of a sudden you  look out and see your pond looking terrible. 

• Where did this algae come from? 
• What type of algae is it? 
• Why did it grow so fast? Is it algae or scum?  

These are questions that we hear every year.  if you have not had problems with your lake yet, you will  so sit back with a cup coffee and let  Matt Rayl and Troy Goldsby  help you out.

Come  sit with us on Sitting Dockside.

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Do you have questions about pond colorant?  Are pond dyes  good for your Pond or Lake? Should you use Pond or Lake dye ?  

This podcast we do a full breakdown of when it is good  and when it is bad. The should’s in the should nots. Bring all your questions.  Matt Rayl, and Troy Goldsby spend the next 30 minutes Giving you some colored 

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On today's podcast, Troy and Matt answer questions from you.  We take questions that have received the most traction from our Facebook page and  Troy and Matt  answer questions like...

• You ever wonder what trophy  fish eat to get so big?  Well we talk about some common denominators when it comes to fish diets. 
• Should I keep my lunker fish  and mount it? I think the answer will  surprise you.
• Should I harvest predators?   Apex predators need to be managed, but should I harvest them? 

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Our special guest, Fisheries biologist,  David Beasley,  from the nation's biggest lake company SOLitude  talks to us about water quality and how it is the basis of fisheries. He  talks about.. 

• Water Quality 
• What things does he look for with water quality
• What weather conditions cause bad water quality 
• What phosphorus does?
• Why is high phosphorus detrimental?
• What to check for when testing water quality 
• Phosphorus cycle
• High phosphorus binding 
• Why is surface and bottom based aeration good for water quality.
• What to do when you have an acute water quality issue
• 4 cornerstones for you lake.
  • Water quality
  • Genetics
  • Habitat/structural
  • Forage base 

This podcast is  great for a new pond owner to an experienced lake manager.  Come  sit with us on Sitting Dockside.

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Do you want to learn more about fishing your pond or lake?  If so, this is a must listen. Kevin VanDam is one of the most decorated fisherman in the planet.  Some would say, he is  the Tom Brady of fishing.  

He talks about...

• What baits are good in what conditions?
• What gear is best for fishing private water?
• How to get kids loving the  water and fishing . 

If you are a beginner fisherperson or an expert you get something out of this podcast.

Come sit with us on Sitting Dockside.

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Catfish have been stocked all over the country , but there is one type of catfish that you may may not want, that is the Flathead Catfish. 

We bring in aquatic biologist, Wes Goldsmith, who has a ton of experience with Flathead Catfish. He tells us the do and don’ts. He also tells us the damage these fish can do and some ways the have learned to correct a lake after these fish been stocked

stay tuned .. Come sit with us on Sitting Dockside.

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Have great guests today, Johnny Foster and Mitchell Morton. Johnny brings his 41 years of experience to us live at the SLMP Summit. 

• He talks  about his best and worst days on the job. 
• What he loves about his life long work. 
• We hit on new technologies and changes in the lake and pond industry during his 4 decades. 
• He answers rapid fire lake management questions and more.

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Everyone has heard of a day out fishing alnd brining  home fish to put into your pond or lake to save money or stock something you don't have or think one needs.  On Sitting Dockside, we dive into the reasons you should or why you should not. 

• Could it cause disease?
• Does it really help?
• What are the risks?

We answer these questions and more. Come sit with us on Sitting Dockside.

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Ho Ho Ho now Christmas is over, should I put my old Christmas tree in my lake or pond? In today's episode we talk about...

• Does  my old Christmas tree help the fish?
• Where do I place my old Christmas Tree in my pond?

Springtime is coming and so we are answering your questions about  liming a pond.  

• What does liming do for my lake?
• Should I lime my pond?
• How does one know if they need to lime a lake?
• How do i put lime out in my lake?
• and more...
  
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We kick off the new year and a new season by answering questions from our listeners. In this podcast we talk about...

• fish habitat 
• green sunfish 
• emergency aeration 
• small pond fish surveys 
• weed identification
• windmill aeration 
• and more

Come sit with us on Sitting Dockside.

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Today we talk about the biggest producer of Hybrid Stripe Bass in the world, Mike Freeze. Mike is a legend in his own time.  
Today we asked Mike...

• What is a Hybrid Stipe Bass?
• Do I stock Hybrids Stripe Bass in my lake or pond?
• What does Hybrid Stripe Bass eat?
• How many do I stock in my Pond or Lake?

All of these questions plus a  ton more, come sit with us on Sitting Dockside.

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We are so excited to have  an expert in wildlife,  Brian MacGowan.  He is a Wildlife Extension Specialist with the department of Forestry and Natural Resources at  Purdue University. We talk about everything Otter.  He explains their life cycle, range, and diets of otters.  

•  Do they eat all my fish?  
• What do I do if I get them?
•  How do I know if I have them?  
• All these questions and much more!

Come sit with us on Sitting Dockside.

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Have you ever wanted to ask us questions? We have heard this from our listeners so this time, we did things in reverse. Our loyal listener, Marc McWilliams, takes control of this episode and asks the questions and Troy and Matt give their answers. 

Marc asks...

• Some details and clarifications from previous podcasts
• Questions that we need to dive into a little bit more
• He even had some questions that we get to ridicule Troy about !!

Come sit with us on Sitting Dockside.

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Why do you need an aeration system in my pond or lake? Matt and Troy dive into Matt's favorite topic, aeration.

Today we answer all your questions on aeration...

• Why do we aerate ?
• Aeration, is it good for a pond ? 
• What types of aeration do I need?
• Are there benefits of aeration?
• Is my aeration big enough? 
• Are Bubbles  for my ponds the right type?

Come Sit with us,  on Sitting Dockside and geek out on the cool topic of aeration .

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Part #1 of the "Triploid Trilogy!"
We are talking with Ernesto Lasso De la Vega. He is a biologist working at the Lee County Hyacinth Control District in Fort Myers, FL. He is the Pond Watch Coordinator and water quality analyst of the Water Quality Laboratory of the District. from Lee County Water Hyacin District.

Ernesto is talking about Grass Carp and how and where they were created.  . He talks about  the county in South Florida which against all odds had an idea on how to make the Grass Carp Sterile. 

Ernesto discusses Triploid Grass Carp and...

•  Their  adventures and obstacles on the invention of Sterile Triploid Grass Carp
•  What he has learned about stocking Triploid Grass Carp
• How many is too many 
• How many is not enough
• What he does to evaluate each

Come Sit with us, Sitting Dockside!

Watch the video here

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We have a huge guest on this week's show. Tom Lang, the Inland Fisheries Division Outreach Director for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

We sit down and talk about...

•  The successes of the Toyota ShareLunker Program and what it has done for the over all genetics of Largemouth bass in the State of Texas. 
• An awesome place for Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens, Texas and what it is doing to educate people about sport fish.  
• How States get their funding and how it can affect sport fish in private waters.  
• We ask how a fishing license can affect a pond and lake owner His answer may surprise you.

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Algae in a pond or lake in the spring is always a hot topic. Old Man Winter finally left! The flowers are blooming the birds are singing, but my pond looks terrible. 

• What is the green stuff on my pond?
• Is this algae on my lake?
•  What plants should I be worried about on my pond ?  

Does this  sound familiar? These are a  few things Troy Goldsby and Matt Rayl talk about this week on Sitting Dockside.


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We are talking fishing stocking for ponds and lakes.  

• Did you just dig your new pond or lake? 
• Want to a better understanding for what you need to stock and why?
• What to do when you are  fish crowded.
• What you can do so you don't get  overcrowded.

We also talk a bit about fish food and what you can do to up your fisheries success.

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Troy Goldsby and Matt Rayl, sit down and talk with Aquatic Biologist, Steven Bardin.  We talk about what a fish can tell you from how it looks, a lake that killed 1000’s of people in one night, and Steven also explains how to handle your lunker fish safely without hurting it so you can get your memory shot and the fish can live on .


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Gizzard shad are great sponsors and can be a great forage, but they can be hugely detrimental in some cases if not used correctly. Listen to this episode to help you find out when Gizzard Shad may be right or wrong for you. Troy Goldsby and Matt Rayl also talk about the necessity of cold weather on your pond or lake.

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