Farm Pond Management

The Common Sense Guide, Vol. I

by Steve Fender

This book was put together by Steve Fender. It's full of information on how to take care of your pond and your fish. A must have for any pond owner! $20.00 plus shipping.

Introduction by Todd A. Kindler

This past fall, my neighbor in the valley below us, started doing some serious excavating on his farm. From our home high on the ridge overlooking the valley and his farm I couldn't tell what he was doing. Was it for a new pole barn or for grain bins? I just couldn't tell. Several days passed and the dozer and big truck were finishing up. I realized he had just built a nice pond! As the weeks went by, he added a small dock and had a little row boat on the bank. The blue water slowly started to fill, and it wasn't too long that I saw water coming out the overflow pipe and a beautiful pond appeared. A few weeks later, I ran into the neighbor boy and asked him what plans he had for his new pond. Immediately he answered that he was going to have Fender's Fish Hatchery stock it! By the look on his face and the sound of his voice, I could tell he was really excited. I inquired about what kind of fish he was going to stock it with, and he answered, "we are going to stock it with bluegill, bass, and catfish. However, we are going to ask the folks at fender's Fish Hatchery what kind of fish they would use and what quantities they would recommend." I thought to myself 'now that's a smart young man!'

I had the privilege this year of helping Steve Fender on this book. I knew absolutely nothing about fish pond management and really little about fish except they have gills and swim! after spending many mornings and afternoons following Steve around with my camera, I've learned a lot about fish pond management. I'm still no expert, but I can tell you one thing: I now have a deep appreciation for the beauty of a pond, the fish, and the total value of what it addes to your property and well being that is even more than dollars and cents! I also have a lot of admiration and respect for the Fender Fish Hatchery crew. I have known them for years, but until you hang around the Fender Fish Hatchery for some time you really don't appreciate al the hard work and dedication this family puts into their business. There were very early mornings when I would arrive to take some photos and Mr. fender, the fonder, was already on his four wheel drive Gator going from pond to pond feeding and checking on the fish and the fog had not even burned off! Then his son, Steve, and the other family members would arrive and start preparing the fish and trucks for delivery. It's a very busy place with decades of experience and a willingness to help anyone. It could be a new pond, like my neighbor's or an old pond ready to be revived. The Fender crew can help you. This book is a great place to start and a valuable resource that you can keep to help you get the fll potential from your pond and stocked fish. Good luck and I know you will enjoy it as much as I have!

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