Editor’s Letter

Solstice Time, Happy Summer!

I love that.

Got one especially cute video of a toddler, knocking on the door of two years of age, catching bluegills by himself, taking them off the hook, hustling them over to the bucket, so Dad can clean them and feed the family. That kid is barely potty trained and he’s feeding the family.

Never mind the binky in his mouth that doesn’t blur his shrieks when he hoists another panfish from the depths. Pure joy.

People keep asking, “When are you going to retire?” My response? “Why retire?” This only getting to be more and more fun.

Thank you, from the entire Pond Boss team, for being a part of our extended family. We sincerely appreciate it. Each issue of the magazine seems to come a little easier to provide content. My gosh, our readers and advertisers keep throwing meat on the grill for us to write about.

Take this issue as an example. Bass genetics are on the cutting edge. You get a dose of those with Dave Beasley’s article. Just wait until next issue, when we take a deeper dive into that topic. Otto and Michael Gray, both guys gray-headed enough from rearranging the earth of share their real-world experiences. Practical stuff from the Cornwell’s and Dan Van Schaik. Wes Neal and his academic practicality always enthralls fish geeks like me. Toss in some stuff from Birdman Mel, Eric West, Dr. Claude Boyd and the rest of our first class stable of writers and we’ve got another all-star, Hall of Fame issue of your favorite magazine.

Grab up your favorite cold summer time beverage, prop up your feet and hold the reins of this issue. You’re in for a fun ride.