pond 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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Terry McNabb sits down with us to discuss his rich knowledge of lake management and how it has changes in the last half century .

He talks to us about 

• How things used to be
• How technologies have changed in lake management 
• His best and worst day on the job
•  and a whole lot more 

 stay tuned .. 

Come sit with us on Sitting Dockside.

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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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Society of Lake Manegment Professionals
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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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Want help with in your area with your pond or lake Aquatic vegetation and more?  Check out our trusted industry sponsors at our P.W.N.R.A Sponsor Directory .

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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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Want help with in your area with your pond or lake Aquatic vegetation and more?  Check out our trusted industry sponsors at our P.W.N.R.A Sponsor Directory .

Golden Sponsor
Society of Lake Manegment Professionals
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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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Golden Sponsor
Society of Lake Manegment Professionals
http://www.lakeprofessionals.org    

We bring back our number one listened to  podcast guest on habitat.  He is one of the nations leading habitat researchers,  Dr. Brian Graeb.

He tells us about...

• The new advancements in  habitat.
• What he has learned in the world of habitat and structure. 
• What is habitat.
• What  adding habitat does to a lake and pond.
• How to add structure and habitat to your pond or lake.
• How much structure do you add.
• What types of structure  you need to add  to your pond or lake.

Come sit with us on Sitting Dockside.

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Golden Sponsor
Society of Lake Manegment Professionals
http://www.lakeprofessionals.org    

If you wake up and you have a few dead fish on your lake, should you be concerned?
Is there something you need to do? Is there something you could  have done?
In this podcast, Matt Rayl and Troy Goldsby  break down these questions.

Come Sit with us,  on Sitting Dockside.

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Want help with in your area with your pond or lake Aquatic vegetation and more?  Check out our trusted industry sponsors at our P.W.N.R.A Sponsor Directory .

Golden Sponsor
Society of Lake Manegment Professionals
http://www.lakeprofessionals.org    

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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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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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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Troy and Matt are bringing  you a scary pond episode with new pond don’ts,  how walleye use their teeth, And  Dr. Wes Bishop, brings his passion of algae. Speaking of scary Dr. Wes tells us about an algae that he has studied that has killed dogs. He also  talks about his virtual tour to  North American Lake Management Society meeting.

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The most common fisheries issue these days is bass crowded and what to do. Today’s episode Matt Rayl and Troy Goldsby hit on:

• How much you should harvest
• Specifically what the harvest
• And what you see when you harvest

Also some cool hints on...

• How biblical plagues in your pond are similar. 
• And what tagging fish can do to help your management

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Steven Bardin sits with Troy and Matt  and talks about... 

• Largemouth Bass Management
•  Pond and Lake Renovations
• His work with youth that is making a difference.  
• His work with major league fishing and other exciting experiences

Steven is an biologist, educator, and friend come sit with us dockside!

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In these hot long days of summer, pond and lake owners are waking up to see their pond or lake have this slimy oil on their surface.

• What is this nasty stuff?
•  Is it because it is so hot?
•  Is my pond or lake OK?
•  How do I get rid of it?

 All these questions are answered here sitting dockside with Matt and Troy. 

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Matt and Troy are sitting dockside answering questions from our community. 

• Do you kill the pond off? 
• Should I start over with my pond?  
• Is it better to have a clean slate or do I just manage it?  
• What are trash fish?
• Learn about the Private Water's Natural Resources Association(PWNRA)

We are having fun educating you about pond and lake management and protecting our private waters. 

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Come sit with Matt and Troy as they talk with Pond Enthusiast, Bruce Condello, about lake management, cage culture, and some other awesome tricks he has up his sleeve. 


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