Jan 26, 2023 · Fathead minnow eggs stuck on the bottom of a rock in shallow water. As a fisheries biologist, one of my pet peeves is hearing people tell me they buy fathead minnows to feed hungry …

Sep 9, 2018 · Top: Up close fathead minnow. Courtesy Mark Cornwell Middle: Rudd, not to be confused with a golden shiner or red horse. These invasive fish are native to Europe, sold in the U.S. years …

Apr 20, 2024 · Learn how to stock a pond with these in-depth articles. They cover when to stock your pond, what fish to stock, forage balance, stocking strategies, and more.

Feb 21, 2009 · Top: Examples of fathead minnows, not fully grown, but sexually mature. Middle: Mature golden shiner, ready for action. Bottom: Close up of male fathead minnow, nearing spawning time. …

Jul 10, 2024 · The pond is just as busy under the surface, in the water column, and in the mud at the bottom of the pond (benthos). All sorts of insects live in the pond bottom, and phytoplankton and …

Mar 30, 2011 · Here are six "must-have" lures for bass fishing: Topwater popper, floating minnow, tandem willowleaf spinnerbait, medium running crankbait, jig and a 6-inch finesse worm. These baits …

Sep 12, 2005 · For many pond owners, spring brings the excitement of stocking fish. Here's how and when to stock your pond.

Aug 27, 2024 · Fishing with older lures can be a nice throwback to past fishing memories, but they can still fool a bass. With so much attention on new fishing trends and the latest fads, it can be nice …

Mar 11, 2021 · Yellow perch are game fish, but because they spawn so early in the year, make a reasonable forage fish as well. Recently, on the Pond Boss website discussion forum, there was …

Apr 10, 1995 · It was like World War III on that pond. I caught and released 35 bass in an hour. It's been my most memorable fishing experience. -- Curt Snyder I have to say, for topwaters, the Rapala …