We Built a 5 Acre Pond (500 Days Later)

[Bestbetterbrewer]

If you’re keeping Mike as one of the Rainbow Trout the other has to be Ike! Can't wait to see Mike & Ike’s life in your incredible pond, such an inspiring project hope to have something half as nice in my yard one day. Keep up the great work, much love from Wisconsin

[zaygames]

for the trout, Mike and Ike. congrats one mill!! y’all deserve it! thank you guys for the awesome content!!

[Neotenico]

Mike and Ike for the trout maybe?

Congrats on 1M. Came across this channel by chance and loved the idea of building a little ecosystem on your property. It's great to see that while the original goal was to get big bass, it turned into something that supports all the wildlife nearby as well.

[georgemcmahon]

Congratulations on 1 MIllion Subscribers. I can't believe it's not at least 10 Million by now. Your Content, Editing and Voice Over are all First Class. The Pond Build has been an absolute pleasure to watch. I have not missed an Episode. I came in late, but watched every single episode from start up to this one I am watching now. Then all of the wildlife that turns up is like a Massive Cherry on top. Oh then you also add the viewer interaction. You not only give us all Awesome Videos to watch you make us truly feel as though we are apart of it ourselves by letting everyone suggest the names of all your Animals and Pet Fish. Thank you so much for everything. Cheers from George in Adelaide, South Austtralia.

[marcusfragale]

A cool idea: when I was in Thailand we build chicken coups over their fish ponds with bamboo and 50 gallon drums as rafts. They work amazing as shade and cover for fish and for fish feed. I’d love to see something like that at the pond.

[justtreesiddty]

I can't believe I've been watching bama bass since his "bass love crayfish" video. That was 12 years ago. I can officially say that I grew up on bamabass and he is living my dream. I was 6 watching bama bass, and now I'm 18. Time has flown, still remember the bass eating baby duck, the wooden duck he walked. To catching Bonnie and Clyde to building the backyard pond and now the big pond

[MattM-is]

If you ever have time. Looks like the eagle could use something round to perch on. Something their talons can wrap around instead on sliding on the 1x4’s and only gripping their edge. A 1” dowels raised 4-6” off the platform around the perimeter like a miniature railing might help him find a good spot. Maybe even provide enough structure for them to feel comfortable building a nest. Thanks for the great footage

[loganmiller]

Steven I would be honored if you could name a bass after my departed best friend, my weimaraner named "CYLIS". He was always by my side for 13 years. Saving my life keeping me going through depression and ptsd. He was an avid outdoors dog fishing, hiking, and always up for adventures. He loved going out on the boat too.

Congratulations on the 1 million subsidies. I been watching since before the back yard pond. I remember the video where you wife caught the most aggressive bass in the world.

The reason I love your work is I feel the understanding, respect, and curiosity for all the living things at crimson oak pond. Its so much more then big game fishing and hunting.

With incredible gradetude and hopefulness. Thank you Logan

Please use the unnamed C on the 4th page for my dog Cylis!

[UMADlRO]

When you first started this series, this was the video I imagined you would be uploading for us eventually. I can't imagine how big the average bass will be another year from now and then the year after that. This is only the start of some really fun bass fishing content.

[Loganmporter]

Also, just a suggestion and I really think it’s a good idea. I think you guys should place the flat part of logs cut in half the long way on the top of the eagle tower. Most eagles are on a bigger limb and it would allow more of a comfortable place to rest on. You can see how the eagle doesn’t really know where to perch up because it’s flat on top.

[mitchz.]

For the trout....Mike and on 1 Million!!! WOW!!

[andrewmorley]

Best pond build series on YouTube, hands down.

[cesheph]

I don't even fish 😂😂 but I'm here because of the amazing ecosystem you've created and share with us! Thank you

[chaelodoul]

Sir,
I appreciate the time you took to thank us, your viewers. I just wanted to return the favor and to thank you for all of the amazing content that you provide for your viewers. Unfortunately, I am physically unable to go fishing, so I live vicariously through your videos. I look forward to each new installment and am a proud subscriber. Thank you again for all that you do.

[danshuntingforcollectibles]

Congrats on 1 million. Love this channel. Man, it's amazing how big those fish have gotten since you got them.

[HBR-qz]

I'm so stoked for you! One million is no small thing. I grew up making ponds in SoCal and really love your series.

[lindacarruthers]

This series is very eye opening and a wonderful study for those interested in the ins and outs of pond building, stocking and maintenance.Those of us who accidentally tripped over you and found ourselves transfixed, are delighted with the vistas you open for us .I viewed the build from the time you were moving tons of ground about the place, and clogging up the bottom with truck loads of clay . Such a huge undertaking certainly captured my attention and has certainly held it.

[scottjenkins]

I love seeing the trout in the stream. A great set of names for them would be Prism and Light. Combined those two make true rainbows.

[nmk]

Congratulations on 1 million subs! You're the only youtube channel that I go out of my way to check for new videos and always leave a like. Really love being able to take a look into your life on the Crimson Oak farm.

[peterparsons]

It’s fantastic that you’ve done this big experiment and shared it with the world.
Performing a similar project was the topic of many of my fishing and hunting expeditions over the years. So many of my acquaintances and friends would have relished working on such a large project.
My hats off to thank you for putting the work into filming and keeping records. You are helping with the next generation of young people who enjoy natural history and environmental activities.
Well done !