Stocking Rainbow Trout in the 5 Acre Pond!

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[thewillofd]

The idea of putting two genetically gifted larger bass in the smaller pond to have them breed and then flushing all of their fry into the 5 acre is a really interesting idea and I would be interested to see if you could notice a change in the size growth rate of those fry to the fry you originally stocked and have gather information on.

[zbraun]

It would be really cool to see you build the small pond from the ground up biodiversity-wise. Start with killifish, mosquitofish, ricefish, etc. then move on to something like Shad, Chubs, or Shiners. Once the population is healthy for the small pond, throw in an oddball or apex predator. Lungfish, Gar, Bichers, a Flathead Catfish, maybe even a Freshwater Puffer!

[BenWeeksBonanzaPilot]

Smallmouth Bass would be an excellent addition to Cedar Falls. I bet with all of the rocks, they would absolutely thrive.

[davegray]

I'll never get tired of this series. Something about your storytelling just keeps me invested. Really appreciate it

[jonathanhung]

we need to see a price breakdown of the cost that went into building that pond! Love this series

[georgemcbride]

When your water temps start to get really warm in the middle of summer, turning your well pump on for a lil bit each day or for a couple days at a lower flow if you can might help keep the rainbows alive.

[williamdouglas]

The trout require oxygen, this is why they like cooler water (colder water holds more oxygen). So Cedar Falls would be a good place for the trout. The waterfall will help keep an elevated oxygen level. Having some trees provide shade would also be a great idea if the trout start dying off.

[Sirius-ly]

I love the idea of putting the biggest Bass into Cedar Falls, but I'd like to suggest more than just 2, for genetic diversity, as well as success rate. If you have 4 or more that are around 4 lbs, you'd be more likely to still have a breeding pair by Spring, with the amount of predators you have around there. And, as a breeder, I can tell you when you plan a good breeding, not all the planets (or luck) align just right all the time. It's always better to have a backup plan. I'd also like to suggest a large fishing net hung above (like a sail) to discourage the birds from going fishing in the little pond. At least until they spawn. Just my 2 cents.

[jettjedi]

Pumpkinseed sunfish is my favorite choice for the new pond. They are beautiful and an overflow into the crimson oak pond would just be more bass food.

[hazzleberry]

I live in far north Queensland Australia and recently seen my old mans dam thats over 60 years old we moved a couple of barramundi, mangrove jack and jungle perch by hand about 3 years ago. Sins we have a seasonal creek on the property and they get trapped in the freshwater ponds and eventually the water dries out and die. Managed to catch barra on top water one afternoon at the dam was 31cm now its 86cm and really healthy gold colour..love your passion for the dam.. that feeling you get then you see your hard work paying off with a arvo bite bloody love it .

[matttwomey]

Smallmouths would be fun to watch. Also up here in Massachusetts the Brown Trout have a much better survival rate over the Summer. They can handle warmer water and less oxygen. Either way been watching since the very beginning and will be happy with whatever you choose🍀🐟

[miker.]

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[squidikka]

Agree with your friend. Bredding would be a fun side project. Given that you have such precise control over their living environment, it makes perfect sense to have fun with breeding.

[alexdunham]

been watching y'all for a while. hope bonnie and clyde are doin well in the 5 acre. would love to see you try to catch them and see how much more size they've put on since introducing them to the 5 acre pond. much love from canada!

[SonoftheAmericanRevolution]

If you want to keep those bows, you can get an industrial chiller for those summer days. Even if it doesn't cool the entire pond, the bows will naturally move towards cooler water. You'll have some monsters after a couple years!

[afatfrog]

I think a longnose gar would be a great addition to the smaller pond

[Lord_Juvens]

Making a giant bass breeding pond sounds like fun :D

[gorillapants]

If your looking for an interesting fish to put into the new pond the mountain red belly dace is a pretty interesting fish. Its a minnow so its small, native to your area and would act as a bait fish, they has some amazing colors especially in the spring.

[Scottuz]

I used to love getting these Videos on a Sunday afternoon, and watching. it was like a Long Sigh, letting out all the stress of the week
But lately they seem to be a touch late showing up on my feed, and I watch on a Monday morning now, Love the Pond, and waterfall of Cedar Falls
and the 5 Oaks Lake is Just lovely now

[LeiYuanHong]

Cedar Falls is a perfect name! Another great video. Looking forward to seeing those rainbow trout grow and hopefully they make it through the summer.