Latest Fish stocking Podcast Episodes

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Episode 90-Spring Moss or Algae What Do I Do?

Sitting Dockside - February 26, 2024 00:00 - 15 minutes
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...

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Episode 89-Lake Colorant Pond Dye Should You Use It? If So When?

Sitting Dockside - February 11, 2024 23:00 - 24 minutes
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 th...

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We are back and ready to talk Lake Management with cold water

Sitting Dockside - February 04, 2024 23:00 - 31 minutes
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 ...

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Episode 88- We are back and ready to talk Lake Management with cold water

Sitting Dockside - February 04, 2024 23:00 - 31 minutes
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 ...

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Episode 87: Troy and Matt Answer Your Questions

Sitting Dockside - April 24, 2023 01:00 - 24 minutes
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 come...

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Episode 86- Q and A with Special Guest Micah Jefferson

Sitting Dockside - April 02, 2023 22:00 - 51 minutes
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...

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Episode 85-Water Quality and Why Is It Important?

Sitting Dockside - March 19, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour
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 quality What weather conditions cause bad w...

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Episode 84- Special Guest, Kevin VanDam, Teaches Us How To Fish Our Pond or Lake

Sitting Dockside - March 06, 2023 00:00 - 42 minutes
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 fish...

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Episode 83-Flathead Catfish, Should I Stock Them?

Sitting Dockside - February 20, 2023 14:00 - 53 minutes
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...

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Episode 82- Standing On The Shoulder Of Legends Part 2 With Terry McNabb

Sitting Dockside - February 06, 2023 03:00 - 44 minutes
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 be How technologies have changed in lake management  His best and worst day on the job  and a whole lot more   stay tun...

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Episode 81-Standing On The Shoulders of Giants, Johnny Foster Edition

Sitting Dockside - January 30, 2023 01:00 - 37 minutes
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 indust...

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Episode 81-Standing On The Shoulder of Legends, Part 1 With Johnny Foster

Sitting Dockside - January 30, 2023 01:00 - 37 minutes
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 indust...

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Episode 80-Bucket stocking Pros and Cons

Sitting Dockside - January 23, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes
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...

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Episode 79- Oh Christmas Tree Where Do I Put Thee? And We Have Lime On Our Mind.

Sitting Dockside - January 15, 2023 16:00 - 33 minutes
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 ...

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Episode 78: Droughts and Floods

Sitting Dockside - January 08, 2023 12:00 - 53 minutes
What happens when mother nature brings the heat?! In this podcast, Troy and Matt talk about lakes during Feast and Famine  times. Drought  Preparation Shoreline plants HAB- Harmful Algae Bloom  Benefits of droughts  Take away during a Flood event Preparation during Design  Nutrient loadi...

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Episode 77- Kicking Off The New Year with Questions from our Community

Sitting Dockside - January 03, 2023 01:00 - 41 minutes
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 identification windmill aeration  and more Come sit with us on Sitting Dockside. I hope yo...

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Episode 76-Bluegill and "Piranha Gill" Challenge

Sitting Dockside - July 18, 2022 17:00 - 27 minutes
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 Bluegill Why we stock them Why we like them When to stock Bluegill in your Pond or Lake L...

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Episode 75- Community Questions Answered By Troy and Matt

Sitting Dockside - July 04, 2022 23:00 - 41 minutes
In this episode, Matt and Troy answer your questions from our community Facebook Group. They talk about.. Fish Stocking Shoreline plants Relative Weight and much 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 butt...

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Episode 76- Community Questions Answered By Troy and Matt

Sitting Dockside - July 04, 2022 23:00 - 41 minutes
In this episode, Matt and Troy answer your questions from our community Facebook Group. They talk about.. Fish Stocking Shoreline plants Relative Weight and much 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 butt...

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Episode 74- I Have Weeds In My Lake What Should I Do?

Sitting Dockside - June 19, 2022 23:00 - 46 minutes
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 w...

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Episode 75- I Have Weeds In My Lake What Should I Do?

Sitting Dockside - June 19, 2022 23:00 - 46 minutes
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 w...

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Episode 73- Special Guest Steven Bardin is talking Cormorants, Crappie, and more!

Sitting Dockside - May 03, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour
Today we sit down with the elite fisheres biologist, Steven Bardin. Steven returns to the show to talk about: Are cormorants eating all my fish? Should I stick crappie?  And what  he is doing with major league fishing. The great opportunity for young biologist and Pond enthusiast, And a whole...

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Episode 72- Spring Is Here, And We Are Talking Spring Spawning

Sitting Dockside - April 04, 2022 16:00 - 32 minutes
Spring is here, and there is big work happening in your pond or lake.  Have you ever wondered why Largemouths spawn before bluegill? Why do bluegill need to nest next to their friends while yellow perch don’t even make a nest? In this episode,  Troy Goldsby and Matt Rayl sit down and talk about ...

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Episode 71- Part 2: On the Road at The Society of Lake Management Professionals 2022 Summit

Sitting Dockside - March 14, 2022 20:00 - 38 minutes
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 ...

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Episode 70-Part 1: On the Road at Society of Lake Management Professionals 2022 Summit

Sitting Dockside - March 14, 2022 18:00 - 41 minutes
Part of 1 of Sitting Dockside is at the Society of Lake Management Professionals yearly summit and Savannah, Georgia. Fish Feeders And  Aquatic Feeds Today we had an awesome opportunity to sit down with the top manufacturers and the national salespeople from the leading products sold in the la...

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Episode 69- Spring Time Pond and Lake Managment

Sitting Dockside - March 08, 2022 00:00 - 42 minutes
Has spring has sprung at your pond or lake?  Matt Rayl and Troy Goldsby talk all things spring.  They discuss... Spring Fish Stocking Spring algae and aquatic plants Winter Fish Kill signs All of these topics plus a  ton more, come sit with us on Sitting Dockside. I hope you love this podc...

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Episode 69- Spring Time Pond and Lake Managment

Sitting Dockside - March 08, 2022 00:00 - 42 minutes
Has spring has sprung at your pond or lake?  Matt Rayl and Troy Goldsby talk all things spring.  They discuss... Spring Fish Stocking Spring algae and aquatic plants Winter Fish Kill signs All of these topics plus a  ton more, come sit with us on Sitting Dockside. I hope you love this podc...

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Episode 68- Hybrid Stripe Bass with Legend Mike Freeze

Sitting Dockside - February 28, 2022 02:00 - 57 minutes
Today we talk about the biggest producer of Hybrid Stripe Bass in the world, Mike Freeze. Mike is a legend in his own time.   Today we asked Mike... What is a Hybrid Stipe Bass? Do I stock Hybrids Stripe Bass in my lake or pond? What does Hybrid Stripe Bass eat? How many do I stock in my Pon...

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Episode 67-You Otter Listen If You Have Otter Problems In Your Pond or Lake

Sitting Dockside - February 22, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes
We are so excited to have  an expert in wildlife,  Brian MacGowan.  He is a Wildlife Extension Specialist with the department of Forestry and Natural Resources at  Purdue University. We talk about everything Otter.  He explains their life cycle, range, and diets of otters.    Do they eat all my...

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Episode 66-Structure and Fish Habitat For Lakes and Ponds

Sitting Dockside - February 04, 2022 09:00 - 50 minutes
We bring back our number one listened to  podcast guest on habitat.  He is one of the nations leading habitat researchers,  Dr. Brian Graeb. He tells us about... The new advancements in  habitat. What he has learned in the world of habitat and structure.  What is habitat. What  adding habit...

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