Sitting Dockside

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.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 tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/  Want help with in your area with your pond or lake Aquatic vegetation and more?  Check out our trusted industry sponsors at our P.W.N.R.A Sponsor Directory .Golden Sponsor Society of Lake Manegment Professionalshttp://www.lakeprofessionals.org    Support the show

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 hit the 5 stars button.Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/  Want help with in your area with your pond or lake Aquatic vegetation and more?  Check out our trusted industry sponsors at our P.W.N.R.A Sponsor Directory .Golden Sponsor Society of Lake Manegment Professionalshttp://www.lakeprofessionals.org    Support the show

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 totally different ways. 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 tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/  Want help with in your area with your pond or lake Aquatic vegetation and more?  Check out our trusted industry sponsors at our P.W.N.R.A Sponsor Directory .Golden Sponsor Society of Lake Manegment Professionalshttp://www.lakeprofessionals.org    Support the show

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 predators need to be managed, but should I harvest them? 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 tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/  Want help with in your area with your pond or lake Aquatic vegetation and more?  Check out our trusted industry sponsors at our P.W.N.R.A Sponsor Directory .Golden Sponsor Society of Lake Manegment Professionalshttp://www.lakeprofessionals.org    Support the show

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 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 tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/  Want help with in your area with your pond or lake Aquatic vegetation and more?  Check out our trusted industry sponsors at our P.W.N.R.A Sponsor Directory .Golden Sponsor Society of Lake Manegment Professionalshttp://www.lakeprofessionals.org    Support the show

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 binding Why is surface and bottom based aeration good for water quality.What to do when you have an acute water quality issue4 cornerstones for you lake.Water qualityGeneticsHabitat/structuralForage base This podcast is  great for a new pond owner to an experienced lake manager.  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 tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/  Want help with in your area with your pond or lake Aquatic vegetation and more?  Check out our trusted industry sponsors at our P.W.N.R.A Sponsor Directory .Golden Sponsor Society of Lake Manegment Professionalshttp://www.lakeprofessionals.org    Support the show

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 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 tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/  Want help with in your area with your pond or lake Aquatic vegetation and more?  Check out our trusted industry sponsors at our P.W.N.R.A Sponsor Directory .Golden Sponsor Society of Lake Manegment Professionalshttp://www.lakeprofessionals.org    Support the show

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 as much as we do.  If so, please hit the 5 stars button.Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/  Want help with in your area with your pond or lake Aquatic vegetation and more?  Check out our trusted industry sponsors at our P.W.N.R.A Sponsor Directory .Golden Sponsor Society of Lake Manegment Professionalshttp://www.lakeprofessionals.org    Support the show

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 tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/  Want help with in your area with your pond or lake Aquatic vegetation and more?  Check out our trusted industry sponsors at our P.W.N.R.A Sponsor Directory .Golden Sponsor Society of Lake Manegment Professionalshttp://www.lakeprofessionals.org    Support the show

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.  If so, please hit the 5 stars button.Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/  Want help with in your area with your pond or lake Aquatic vegetation and more?  Check out our trusted industry sponsors at our P.W.N.R.A Sponsor Directory .Golden Sponsor Society of Lake Manegment Professionalshttp://www.lakeprofessionals.org    Support the show

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 button.Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/  Want help with in your area with your pond or lake Aquatic vegetation and more?  Check out our trusted industry sponsors at our P.W.N.R.A Sponsor Directory .Golden Sponsor Society of Lake Manegment Professionalshttp://www.lakeprofessionals.org    Support the show

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 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 tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/  Want help with in your area with your pond or lake Aquatic vegetation and more?  Check out our trusted industry sponsors at our P.W.N.R.A Sponsor Directory .Golden Sponsor Society of Lake Manegment Professionalshttp://www.lakeprofessionals.org    Support the show

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 eventPreparation during Design Nutrient loadingCapturing sediment Water shed and moreCome 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 tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/  Want help with in your area with your pond or lake Aquatic vegetation and more?  Check out our trusted industry sponsors at our P.W.N.R.A Sponsor Directory .Golden Sponsor Society of Lake Manegment Professionalshttp://www.lakeprofessionals.org    Support the showSupport the show

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 Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/  Want help with in your area with your pond or lake Aquatic vegetation and more?  Check out our trusted industry sponsors at our P.W.N.R.A Sponsor Directory .Golden Sponsor Society of Lake Manegment Professionalshttp://www.lakeprofessionals.org    Support the show

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 button.Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/  Want help with in your area with your pond or lake Aquatic vegetation and more?  Check out our trusted industry sponsors at our P.W.N.R.A Sponsor Directory .Golden Sponsor Society of Lake Manegment Professionalshttp://www.lakeprofessionals.org    Support the show

In this episode, Matt and Troy answer your questions from our community Facebook Group.They talk about..Fish StockingShoreline plantsRelative Weightand much 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 Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/  Want help with in your area with your pond or lake Aquatic vegetation and more?  Check out our trusted industry sponsors at our P.W.N.R.A Sponsor Directory .Golden Sponsor Society of Lake Manegment Professionalshttp://www.lakeprofessionals.org    Support the show

Have you ever asked yourself what should I do about the weeds in my lake?  Have you wondered do I...Rake or physically remove them?Use Biological Control?Use Aquatic Herbicide? Which one do I use?If so, you won't to miss this week's episode! These are all decisions a pond or lake owner will have to process. Our Guest, Bridget Harrison from Clear Lake Township Land Conservancy in Northern Indiana  shows us how she used science to help her find the best solution for her lake. Today she breaks down the criteria they used that every pond/lake owner can use.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 button.Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/  Want help with in your area with your pond or lake Aquatic vegetation and more?  Check out our trusted industry sponsors at our P.W.N.R.A Sponsor Directory .Golden Sponsor Society of Lake Manegment Professionalshttp://www.lakeprofessionals.org    Support the show

Part 2 of Sitting Dockside is at the 2022 Society of Lake Management Professionals yearly summit in Savannah, Georgia. Aeration and Aeration Products Today we had an awesome opportunity to sit down with the top manufacturers and the national salespeople from the leading products sold in the lake in the Pond industry.  Sitting  Docksise podcast Takes this opportunity to ask vendors... What new products they have out this year?How are their products different than other companies?-We let these vendors answer the same questions that you would be asking as a pond lake owner if you could be here.Hope you enjoy  Sitting Dockside On The Road!Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/  Want help with in your area with your pond or lake Aquatic vegetation and more?  Check out our trusted industry sponsors at our P.W.N.R.A Sponsor Directory .Golden Sponsor Society of Lake Manegment Professionalshttp://www.lakeprofessionals.org    Support the show

Part of 1 of Sitting Dockside is at the Society of Lake Management Professionals yearly summit and Savannah, Georgia.Fish Feeders And  Aquatic FeedsToday we had an awesome opportunity to sit down with the top manufacturers and the national salespeople from the leading products sold in the lake in the Pond industry.  Sitting  Docksise podcast Takes this opportunity to ask vendors... What new products they have out this year?How are their products different than other companies?We let these vendors answer the same questions that you would be asking as a pond lake owner if you could be here.Hope you enjoy  Sitting Dockside On The Road!Texas Hunter Feeders and Habitat - https://pwnra.org/business-directory-3/texas-hunter-products/American Feeders- Info@americanfeeders.com Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/  Want help with in your area with your pond or lake Aquatic vegetation and more?  Check out our trusted industry sponsors at our P.W.N.R.A Sponsor Directory .Golden Sponsor Society of Lake Manegment Professionalshttp://www.lakeprofessionals.org    Support the show

Has spring has sprung at your pond or lake?  Matt Rayl and Troy Goldsby talk all things spring. They discuss...Spring Fish StockingSpring algae and aquatic plantsWinter Fish Kill signsAll of these topics plus a  ton more, 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 button.Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/  Want help with in your area with your pond or lake Aquatic vegetation and more?  Check out our trusted industry sponsors at our P.W.N.R.A Sponsor Directory .Golden Sponsor Society of Lake Manegment Professionalshttp://www.lakeprofessionals.org    Support the show