Creating a Lake
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Brahmus
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Wow, Wow, Wow!
Eddie, I've been reading the thread for days. I got to a point where I only scroll through and read your posts haha. The side bars would have taken me weeks to cover, but in your replies you seem to cover EVERYONE's topics so it's a great summary. It's a wonder I even started reading it, I made the mistake of clicking on each of your links in your sig and reading them.. haha You do great work!!!
I'm a bit jealous that you have the dozer, dump truck, and backhoe! I've got a project going that I could use all three!! I'll have to settle for my tractor, the mini excavator, and soon a dump trailer.
There is just something about living on the water. My wife and I just purchased a home/project on a local lake, that was a bit over budget, but we cut back in other areas and I don't regret it one minute. There is a bit of history on our Lake Peigneur, the history channel even did a clip on it. Anyway back to your thread...
Congratulations on a job well d... almost done.. haha
One thing I did not find, who was the first person to catch a fish out of it?
Eddie, I've been reading the thread for days. I got to a point where I only scroll through and read your posts haha. The side bars would have taken me weeks to cover, but in your replies you seem to cover EVERYONE's topics so it's a great summary. It's a wonder I even started reading it, I made the mistake of clicking on each of your links in your sig and reading them.. haha You do great work!!!
I'm a bit jealous that you have the dozer, dump truck, and backhoe! I've got a project going that I could use all three!! I'll have to settle for my tractor, the mini excavator, and soon a dump trailer.
There is just something about living on the water. My wife and I just purchased a home/project on a local lake, that was a bit over budget, but we cut back in other areas and I don't regret it one minute. There is a bit of history on our Lake Peigneur, the history channel even did a clip on it. Anyway back to your thread...
Congratulations on a job well d... almost done.. haha
One thing I did not find, who was the first person to catch a fish out of it?
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EddieWalker
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Thanks Brahmus. Its always fun to hear what others think about some of the things I come up with.
The first person to catch a fish in Lake Marabou is a local old timer that goes by the name, Mose. I don't know any more then that, or even where he lives. He used to live in a trailer down the road and would come by to say hi from time to time, but then he moved a few times and I didn't keep track. He just shows up and goes fishing. His first day, he caught 18 catfish from one to 5 pounds. He had two poles in the water, but after going swimming for one of them twice, he put it away and used one pole!!!!
That was last fall and he still talks about how stupid that was. He spent a few hours fishing and then it took him two days to clean the fish. He was very popular with his neighbors and friends from church. One of the rules I put on him was that he could fish the ponds, but only him and nobody else. If he showed up with anybody else, that was the end of it.
I'm grateful that he's catching fish, but fearful of others coming here and either creating a mess or taking advantage of me. Other then family, he's the only one that I let fish here when he wants to.
As for the tractors, I live in a very small house. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and no dining room or bathroom in the master bedroom. My bedroom is 10 x 12 ft. We have 1,000 sq ft of living space. I drive an old truck and don't spend money on anything extra. No real hobbies or expenses outside of the land. I spend everything on the land that I can. While most of you have nice homes, drive new trucks and tractors, I buy used and do what I have to so that they will keep working. I think that one day it will pay me back rather well, but until then, it's a very simple life doing what I enjoy.
Eddie
The first person to catch a fish in Lake Marabou is a local old timer that goes by the name, Mose. I don't know any more then that, or even where he lives. He used to live in a trailer down the road and would come by to say hi from time to time, but then he moved a few times and I didn't keep track. He just shows up and goes fishing. His first day, he caught 18 catfish from one to 5 pounds. He had two poles in the water, but after going swimming for one of them twice, he put it away and used one pole!!!!
That was last fall and he still talks about how stupid that was. He spent a few hours fishing and then it took him two days to clean the fish. He was very popular with his neighbors and friends from church. One of the rules I put on him was that he could fish the ponds, but only him and nobody else. If he showed up with anybody else, that was the end of it.
I'm grateful that he's catching fish, but fearful of others coming here and either creating a mess or taking advantage of me. Other then family, he's the only one that I let fish here when he wants to.
As for the tractors, I live in a very small house. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and no dining room or bathroom in the master bedroom. My bedroom is 10 x 12 ft. We have 1,000 sq ft of living space. I drive an old truck and don't spend money on anything extra. No real hobbies or expenses outside of the land. I spend everything on the land that I can. While most of you have nice homes, drive new trucks and tractors, I buy used and do what I have to so that they will keep working. I think that one day it will pay me back rather well, but until then, it's a very simple life doing what I enjoy.
Eddie
hobie
Silver Member
Eddie, We are all in for some tough times economically. Thanks to your wisdom and values, I think you and yours will fair better than most. All the best, Brian
sld
Veteran Member
Eddie,
You da man!
It may be a cliche, but the secret to happiness (aside from a personal relationship with God) is to want what you have, not try to have everything you want.
You are the kind of man people will look up to. Keep the good posts coming!
You da man!
It may be a cliche, but the secret to happiness (aside from a personal relationship with God) is to want what you have, not try to have everything you want.
You are the kind of man people will look up to. Keep the good posts coming!
You've been watching too much TV dude.....there's an exception to the warrant requirement due to the "inherent mobility of the automobile" that, in summary, allows a warrantless search with probable cause.
There are other exceptions, like plain sight, that could apply here as well. Many people mistakenly believe the fourth amendment provides more protection than it actually does.
Greenmountain Farmer
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Eddie finaly finished the thread great job
Tom in Vermont
Tom in Vermont
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EddieWalker
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Tom,
Thank you.
Eddie
Thank you.
Eddie
Spiveyman
Platinum Member
Hey Eddie, It's been a while since I've been able to keep up with your thread. Your last post there really spoke to me. As someone who tried to live in a big house and drive new trucks and such, and has had some life changes I can now see the wisdom in your way of life and admire that very much. One of the most important things that I see, is you seem happy doing what you enjoy. There's lots of folks with everything money can buy who are just plain miserable. Congrats on figuring out some things that many folks never catch on to - the recipe for happiness doesn't include a lot of expensive stuff. Now that's not to say that a used bulldozer won't drain the finances from time to time... but that I appreciate your approach to life. Enjoy.
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EddieWalker
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Today is Fathers Day. Steph's dad and her family came over, along with a few friends and my brother. The fishing at Alissa Pond wasn't what we had hoped for, so we went down to Lake Marabou.
My brother put his boat in and we had some fun pulling a tube around in the water with it!!!!! Then when we broke the tube, some just kept on swimming with others started fishing.
Steph caught a baby channel cat that was about the size of her pinky. Her Grandma caught a bluegill type fish, but it was different. It's mouth was way too big, along with it's shape and color. Does anybody know what it is?
Then later in the day, when it was cooler out, my Father In Law caught a nice 4 pound channel cat, which really made his day!!!!
It's only been a couple of years, but Lake Marabou looks like it's been there forever. Some of the people that were here today have just moved to the area and never saw it under construction, or while it was filling up. I overheard my Sister In Law explaining to them that I made it, but they didn't get it. I took it as a HUGE compliment. They see it as it is today and can't comprehend it as part of the jungle, a dirt field or a big hole in the ground. They just see a nice pond, which is all I could possibly hope for.
Eddie
My brother put his boat in and we had some fun pulling a tube around in the water with it!!!!! Then when we broke the tube, some just kept on swimming with others started fishing.
Steph caught a baby channel cat that was about the size of her pinky. Her Grandma caught a bluegill type fish, but it was different. It's mouth was way too big, along with it's shape and color. Does anybody know what it is?
Then later in the day, when it was cooler out, my Father In Law caught a nice 4 pound channel cat, which really made his day!!!!
It's only been a couple of years, but Lake Marabou looks like it's been there forever. Some of the people that were here today have just moved to the area and never saw it under construction, or while it was filling up. I overheard my Sister In Law explaining to them that I made it, but they didn't get it. I took it as a HUGE compliment. They see it as it is today and can't comprehend it as part of the jungle, a dirt field or a big hole in the ground. They just see a nice pond, which is all I could possibly hope for.
Eddie
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RobJ
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Tororider
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Rob,
Isn't TBN one big family, so you qualify.
Isn't TBN one big family, so you qualify.
sld
Veteran Member
That fish looks like a warmouth. We always called them perch.
They are usually more colorful unless the water is stained. Have you had a lot of runoff this spring? I know my pond has been murky all year so far.
They are usually more colorful unless the water is stained. Have you had a lot of runoff this spring? I know my pond has been murky all year so far.
wushaw
Elite Member
It's a Rock bass.
Rock bass - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rock bass - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
patrick_g
Elite Member
What gives???? I thought you said I could come up and fish anytime to!!
Just in case there is concern for overfishing a pond... A healthy well managed pond can sustain an annual "take" of 40% of the fish, by weight.
Having 12 ponds now and a continuous stream of folks asking to fish, I note that many try to improve their odds of getting a favorable nod by promising they only catch and release like I care it thy keep a few fish to eat. Some species in certain size ranges, depending on the pond and its extant conditions of course, are better removed for overall pond balance, IMHO. Any way you slice it none of our ponds ever get fished anywhere near 40%.
I strongly suspect that Eddie, like me, has much more concern for traffic, littering, strangers out and about on his property encroaching on his privacy than concern for a few fish that are essentially automatically replaced anyway.
Pat
The friends of friends of friends, so on and so forth. Too many people have no respect for another's hard work!
wushaw
Elite Member
I seen that happen with my neighbor letting someone fish in his pond once then he thinks he has full fishing rights anytime and bring his buddys anytime.
patrick_g
Elite Member
...and then the buddys come on their own and bring yet other people and so on.
One day when I was gone some folks climbed a gate to access a part of my property where a couple nice ponds are located. IT was a mom, pop, and two kids. My wife went and asked them what was up. The trespasser notified her that it was OK since he had fished the pond before we bought the place and so was grandfathered in.
They were gone before I returned which was a good thing for them and for me. I may have said something inflammatory and caused an altercation. I know what I want on a big sign but my wife says it isn't friendly.
CAUTION: Severe tire damage possible, your tire, my rifle.
Pat
RobJ
Elite Member
patrick_g;1698883 The trespasser notified her that it was OK since he had fished the pond before we bought the place and so was grandfathered in. [/QUOTE said:
patrick_g
Elite Member
It goes along with the ME attitude. What is theirs is theirs and what is yours is theirs if they can get it.
Why do people think they should be allowed to fish your pond(s) if they ask instead of just trespassing?
Look at all the time and effort Eddie put in to get his nice pond up to where it is now. It wasn't easy or free. Same for me even if on a smaller scale. Who buys the fish to stock my ponds, who mows the dams, repairs the dams, spillways, emergency overflows, etc? Who buys the feed and puts it out?
I have a freezer with food in it. I have a bank account with money in it. I have a couple guest rooms too. Would it be appropriate for just anyone to ask me for rummaging privileges in my freezer, refrigerator, or a little access to my bank account or how about bringing some friends over for a stay in my guest rooms? All these things may be offered to whom I choose but certainly aren't the sort of things random passers by should expect is theirs for the taking (trespassing) or should AUTOMATICALLY be given access because they ask.
What is the difference between theft of my property (say some tools or whatever) and sneaking in and taking my fish? What is the difference between asking me if it is OK to use my tools and shop and catch and release? ...the difference between taking my fish and taking any other property of mine?
I wonder how the people who want to fish my ponds would respond if I mentioned I have some friends I'd like to bring to their house to rummage through their kitchen to see if there is something we may like.
I have less than 10 different people who can fish my place just about anytime they ask. They don't litter, rut the fields when the ground is soft, or cause any problems. One guy called while I was writing this to get permission to launch a small boat and take his 7 year old grandson fishing. He is a retired educator and very respectful of my property so I have never refused him.
I really don't like to refuse folks and would rather they just not ask. This applies to strangers mostly as my friends would never be refused.
Pat
