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Welcome to Sitting Dockside with Pond and Lake Management Experts. This podcast shares first hand knowledge from Pond and Lake Management experts. Its purpose is to educate pond and lake owners and lake management professionals. I'm your host, Matt Rayl, a pond and lake professional with over 20 years experience in the industry.If you have a pond or lake this is great place to listen and learn dock side from pond and lake management experts.
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Send us a text In today’s episode, we’re diving into the science of hydrology and how it affects the health and stability of your pond. Ever wondered if your pond is leaking, or why you’re seeing more green water and oil slicks on the surface? We’ll explore how water loss, heat, and environmental factors impact your pond, and what you can do to manage it. Here’s what we’ll cover: Hydrology and Water Loss: Is your pond losing water faster than it should? Heat and Water Energy: Hot water m...
Send us a text In this episode of Sitting Dockside, Troy and Matt dive into the topic of fertilizing ponds in spring. They stress the importance of timing and understanding why fertilization is necessary. Rather than just applying fertilizers without thought, they encourage listeners to consider the reasons behind the practice, as the results may not always be as expected. They suggest listening to the episode for more insights before taking action, as there could be surprising outcomes based...
Send us a text Spring is here, and your pond is waking up! In this episode, we’re celebrating the beauty and excitement of the spring season in your pond or lake. What’s your favorite part of spring? For us, it’s the moment everything starts to come back to life. Fish are feeding, Spring Peepers are singing, and nature is buzzing with energy. We’ll talk about the signs of spring you should look for in your pond or lake—like fish activity, plant growth, and the return of vibrant wildlife. Plus...
Send us a text In this episode, we’re focusing on one of the most sought-after panfish species—the bluegill. Whether you're aiming to grow trophy-sized bluegill or just looking to improve the quality of your fishery, we’re breaking down the essential factors you need to consider. What does it take to raise big bluegill? We’ll explore the critical elements for success: Management Expectations: Setting realistic goals for your fisheryWater Quality: Ensuring the right environment for growthGenet...
Send us a text Welcome to season 4 of Sitting Dockside, your trusted source for pond and lake management tips. In today’s episode, we’re diving into an important seasonal topic—how cold water impacts your pond or lake. As the temperature drops, you may be asking yourself: Will my fish survive the winter? What about my Coopernose? Or, What’s this thing called ‘Winter Kill’ that I keep hearing about? We’ll explore these questions, so grab your coat and settle in, because we’re about to ma...
Send us a text Spring is springing. We’re starting to get our first warm days of the year and all of a sudden you look out and see your pond looking terrible. Where did this algae come from? What type of algae is it? Why did it grow so fast? Is it algae or scum? These are questions that we hear every year. if you have not had problems with your lake yet, you will so sit back with a cup coffee and let Matt Rayl and Troy Goldsby help you out. ...
Send us a text Do you have questions about pond colorant? Are pond dyes good for your Pond or Lake? Should you use Pond or Lake dye ? This podcast we do a full breakdown of when it is good and when it is bad. The should’s in the should nots. Bring all your questions. Matt Rayl, and Troy Goldsby spend the next 30 minutes Giving you some colored Come sit with us on Sitting Dockside. We hope you love this podcast as much as we do. If so, please ...
Send us a text Welcome back listeners, we had a pause to do our day job. Thank you for continuing to listen! With popular request, we are back for another great season. Our lineup for 2024 will probably the best one yet. But with further ado, Troy and Matt talk about the past year and all the blessings that we received, but we can’t get together without talking shop. We talk about cold weather and what it does to our lakes. Winters can be hard for the north and for the south in to...
Send us a text On today's podcast, Troy and Matt answer questions from you. We take questions that have received the most traction from our Facebook page and Troy and Matt answer questions like... You ever wonder what trophy fish eat to get so big? Well we talk about some common denominators when it comes to fish diets. Should I keep my lunker fish and mount it? I think the answer will surprise you.Should I harvest predators? Apex predator...
Send us a text Today's special guest is a lake owner, our community Facebook moderator, and wildlife farmer Micah Jefferson. We sit down and talk about what he has learned about his pond construction, pond stocking, and some of his mistakes along the way. We also have a little fun and turn the table around and let Micah lead us in a little Q and A. This podcast is great for a new pond owner to an experienced lake manager. Come sit with u...
Send us a text Our special guest, Fisheries biologist, David Beasley, from the nation's biggest lake company SOLitude talks to us about water quality and how it is the basis of fisheries. He talks about.. Water Quality What things does he look for with water qualityWhat weather conditions cause bad water quality What phosphorus does?Why is high phosphorus detrimental?What to check for when testing water quality Phosphorus cycleHigh phosphorus bindi...
Send us a text Do you want to learn more about fishing your pond or lake? If so, this is a must listen. Kevin VanDam is one of the most decorated fisherman in the planet. Some would say, he is the Tom Brady of fishing. He talks about... What baits are good in what conditions?What gear is best for fishing private water?How to get kids loving the water and fishing . If you are a beginner fisherperson or an expert you get something out of this podcast. Come s...
Send us a text Catfish have been stocked all over the country , but there is one type of catfish that you may may not want, that is the Flathead Catfish. We bring in aquatic biologist, Wes Goldsmith, who has a ton of experience with Flathead Catfish. He tells us the do and don’ts. He also tells us the damage these fish can do and some ways the have learned to correct a lake after these fish been stocked stay tuned .. Come sit with us on Sitting Dockside. We hope you love this podcast ...
Send us a text Terry McNabb sits down with us to discuss his rich knowledge of lake management and how it has changes in the last half century . He talks to us about How things used to beHow technologies have changed in lake management His best and worst day on the job and a whole lot more stay tuned .. Come sit with us on Sitting Dockside. We hope you love this podcast as much as we do. If so, please hit the 5 stars button. Have questions or want to te...
Send us a text Have great guests today, Johnny Foster and Mitchell Morton. Johnny brings his 41 years of experience to us live at the SLMP Summit. He talks about his best and worst days on the job. What he loves about his life long work. We hit on new technologies and changes in the lake and pond industry during his 4 decades. He answers rapid fire lake management questions and more.Come sit with us on Sitting Dockside. We hope you love this podcast as much as we do...
Send us a text Everyone has heard of a day out fishing alnd brining home fish to put into your pond or lake to save money or stock something you don't have or think one needs. On Sitting Dockside, we dive into the reasons you should or why you should not. Could it cause disease?Does it really help?What are the risks?We answer these questions and more. Come sit with us on Sitting Dockside. We hope you love this podcast as much as we do. If so, please hit the 5 stars b...
Send us a text Ho Ho Ho now Christmas is over, should I put my old Christmas tree in my lake or pond? In today's episode we talk about... Does my old Christmas tree help the fish?Where do I place my old Christmas Tree in my pond?Springtime is coming and so we are answering your questions about liming a pond. What does liming do for my lake?Should I lime my pond?How does one know if they need to lime a lake?How do i put lime out in my lake?and more... Come sit with us on Si...
Send us a text What happens when mother nature brings the heat?! In this podcast, Troy and Matt talk about lakes during Feast and Famine times. Drought PreparationShoreline plantsHAB- Harmful Algae Bloom Benefits of droughts Take away during a Flood event Preparation during Design Nutrient loadingCapturing sediment Water shed and more Come sit with us on Sitting Dockside. We hope you love this podcast as much as we do. If so, please hit the 5 stars...
Send us a text We kick off the new year and a new season by answering questions from our listeners. In this podcast we talk about... fish habitat green sunfish emergency aeration small pond fish surveys weed identificationwindmill aeration and moreCome sit with us on Sitting Dockside. I hope you love this podcast as much ae we did. If so will you hit the 5 stars button. Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Communit...
Send us a text In this Piranha Gill Challenge episode, Matt and Troy and talking all about Bluegill while Troy is doing the podcast in Matt Rayl's Bluegill pond wearing a feed bag! They talk about.. The benefits of BluegillWhy we stock themWhy we like themWhen to stock Bluegill in your Pond or LakeListen till the very end for some behind the scene bloopers. Come sit with us on Sitting Dockside. I hope you love this podcast as much ae we did. If so will you hit the 5 stars ...
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