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Looking for something specific about pond management?  Chances are… someone has written about it in the pages of Pond Boss magazine.

Born as a newsletter in July, 1992, Pond Boss magazine has emerged as the go-to source for all things pond.  In our archives, we have a long list of back issues, loaded with practical information you can use. Want to know how to make a cane pole, fertilize a southern pond, figure out if your fish are growing or not? Maybe how to identify aquatic plants or how to build a beach? Pond Boss has it.  Take a look at each year’s list of published articles and dig deeper into those things you want to know.  Pond Boss back issues archives has it.  More than 110 issues* of great information, at your beck and call.

Note: * If the back issue you select has completely sold out, we will substitute a photocopy facsimile of the entire issue, bound and trimmed in magazine style.

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May/June 2008
May/June 2008
Issue Date:
May 1, 2008

Regular Feature Articles

  • FOOD PLOTS OR FEEDING STATIONS? VanSchaik discusses advantages and disadvantages of warm and cold season food plots and supplemental feeding stations for enhancing wildlife at all properties. Included soil types, location, size, mistakes, nutritive value, plant types, fertilization, seasonal planting, attractants.
  • WHAT CAN FISH BODY CONDITIONS TEACH US? Bacula, Edwards and Willis survey fish in Norm Kopecky's SD pond containing 40 fish species and explain what relative weights mean for several of the most abundant species.
  • ESTABLISHING AQUATIC VEGETATION IN PONDS. Kevin Yokum describes values of plants in ponds, how much, locating, protecting beneficial types.
  • MAPPING SMALL WATERS. Cornwell tell step by step how to create a depth map for your pond.
  • THINKING AHEAD. Lusk describes the 10 ponds owned by Chad Ellard, , EE Ranch, Whitesboro, TX.
  • REAL WORLD RENOVATION PROJECT. Otto tells of rebuilding a 1 ac leaky mudhole for Gary Donovitz, Dallas TX. Included are 4 project options and some good pond building tips.
  • MANAGING YOUR ICE FISHING POND ALL YEAR. Dave Beasley gives numerous ideas how to improve fishing and catching during ice cover.
  • WHAT'S HAPPENING. 1. Pond Boss Conference 2008. 2. Clean water symposium. 3. Updated wood duck project.

SPECIAL SECTION: FEEDING FISH

  • FEEDING FISH IS IT FOR YOU? Lusk explores the pros & cons of pelleted fish food for pond fish. Discusses natural options and plans and basics of pellet feeding.
  • WHY AND WHAT TO FEED FISH. Marc Griffin discusses technical aspects of feeding fish, topics: fertilizing, feeding, omnivores, carnivores, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals.
  • BULKING BLUEGILL. HOW TO USE FEED TO FIRE UP YOUR LARGE PANFISH PRODUCTION. Bruce Condello explains how pellet feeding will grow large panfish. He compares 3 test ponds and 4 ideas to grow massive bluegill.
  • DESIGNING A FEEDING PROGRAM FOR YOUR FISH. Lusk describes how using several pellet sizes benefited fish at Richmond Hill Lake.
  • THE SOFTER SIDE OF FEEDING FISH. Cody explains details how to soften hard pellets plus the benefits and varied uses for moist feed.
  • PELLET TRAINED BASS NEW FEED/FEEDER TECHNOLOGIES ARE ABOUT TO CONVERGE. Bob McFarland shares his positive experiences with using the new Aquamax largemouth food.
  • BIG FISH IN SMALL PONDS. Cecil Baird tells how he grows trophy sized fish in ponds small ponds.
  • STOCKING GOLDEN SHINER FRY – INNOVATIVE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY FOR TROPHY - MINDED POND MANAERS. Larry Bozka tells how ordering golden shiner fry helped grow bigger bass.
  • SELECTING THE CORRECT FISH FEEDER. Lawrence Taylor provides hints and how to select the right fish feeder for you. Considered are size, timer, casting distance, mounting options, solar power.
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