Sitting Dockside

Send a text Part #1 of the " Triploid Trilogy !" We are talking with Ernesto Lasso De la Vega . He is a biologist working at the Lee County Hyacinth Control District in Fort Myers, FL. He is the Pond Watch Coordinator and water quality analyst of the Water Quality Laboratory of the District. from Lee County Water Hyacin District. Ernesto is talking about Grass Carp and how and where they...

Send a text Do you wonder how to feed fish? Troy Goldsby and Matt Rayl  talk about how to feed fish in a pond or lake. They are answering your fish feeding questions: Should I Feed Fish? Should I Hand Feed my fish or  use a  fish feeder  How to feed fish? How often do fish need fed?  Fish feeding times How much should I feed my fish? What to avoid when feeding your fish We have your answers to a l...

Send a text We have a huge guest on this week's show. Tom Lang, the Inland Fisheries Division Outreach Director for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. We sit down and talk about...  The successes of the Toyota ShareLunker Program and what it has done for the over all genetics of Largemouth bass in the State of Texas.  An awesome place for Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens, Texas a...

Send a text Algae in a pond or lake in the spring is always a hot topic. Old Man Winter finally left! The flowers are blooming the birds are singing, but my pond looks terrible.  What is the green stuff on my pond? Is this algae on my lake?  What plants should I be worried about on my pond ?   Does this  sound familiar? These are a  few things Troy Goldsby and Matt Rayl talk about this week on Sit...

Send a text We are talking fishing stocking for ponds and lakes.   Did you just dig your new pond or lake?  Want to a better understanding for what you need to stock and why? What to do when you are  fish crowded. What you can do so you don't get  overcrowded. We also talk a bit about fish food and what you can do to up your fisheries success. Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts o...

Send a text Troy and Matt are bringing a special winter advisory addition to answer your questions about preventing winter fish kills in your pond or lake. The cold weather HERE!  We are talking about what causes a winter fish kill. We are answering your questions.   Are my fish going to be ok?  Do I need to run my aerator ?  What is deicing?  Is the cold weather precautions different in the south...

Send a text Troy Goldsby and Matt Rayl, sit down and talk with Aquatic Biologist, Steven Bardin.  We talk about what a fish can tell you from how it looks, a lake that killed 1000’s of people in one night, and Steven also explains how to handle your lunker fish safely without hurting it so you can get your memory shot and the fish can live on . Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on th...

Send a text Gizzard shad are great sponsors and can be a great forage, but they can be hugely detrimental in some cases if not used correctly. Listen to this episode to help you find out when Gizzard Shad may be right or wrong for you. Troy Goldsby and Matt Rayl also talk about the necessity of cold weather on your pond or lake. Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join...

Send a text Bill Dance, the legend, sits with Troy and Matt Dockside! I have wanted to sit down and chat with Bill Dance since I was a kid watching him fish on Saturday mornings! In this episode, we sit down with the legend and dive into... What were the most inspirational people?  What was his most inspirational catch? How did he get a show? His Blooper Reels and much more... Bill tells us about...

Send a text Matt Rayl and Troy Goldsby bring in a soil specialist, Bob Clark III on today's show. Bob owns a third generation excavator business.  We talk about new  soil technologies to understand your watershed .  Also Bob gets down and dirty about what he likes to see when he digs a poor lake.  So if you are thinking of digging a pond or lake you will want to listen because  the tips you w...

Send a text Troy and Matt are bringing  you a scary pond episode with new pond don’ts,  how walleye use their teeth, And  Dr. Wes Bishop, brings his passion of algae. Speaking of scary Dr. Wes tells us about an algae that he has studied that has killed dogs. He also  talks about his virtual tour to  North American Lake Management Society meeting. Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on...

Send a text The most common fisheries issue these days is bass crowded and what to do. Today’s episode Matt Rayl and Troy Goldsby hit on: How much you should harvest Specifically what the harvest And what you see when you harvest Also some cool hints on... How biblical plagues in your pond are similar.  And what tagging fish can do to help your management Have questions or want to tell us your tho...

Send a text Gas can be funny, just like in life. But just like in life, it can get real serious real fast. Smells and odors is your pond giving you signals and you need to listen to them. In this podcast, Matt Rayl and Troy Goldsby become Aquatic Gastroenterologist and break down what your lake gas is telling you. Support the show

Send a text Troy talks about a life timer elk hunt and his three missed arrows.  While Matt Rayl talks about a great day working with walleye, how  a day when the water was so different it kept breaking the shocking boat. Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/   Support the show

Send a text Part 2 with Mitchell Morton from Foster Lake Management. He is  hanging out with us and talking to us about where he uses plants for fish habitat, shoreline stabilization, and over all beauty in his lakes and ponds. He tells us his favorite plants and how and where he uses them. Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.fa...

Send a text Part 1 with Mitchell Morton from Foster Lake Management. He is  hanging out with us and talking to us about where he uses plants for fish habitat, shoreline stabilization, and over all beauty in his lakes and ponds. He tells us his favorite plants and how and where he uses them. Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.fa...

Send a text Nobody wants to see fish dead in your lake or pond, but many natural occurrences can’t stress fish during certain times of the year. On this podcast, Troy Goldsby and that Matt Rayl explore when the stress occurrences happen, what you can do to prevent fish kills and dead fish in your lake or pond.  Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Comm...

Send a text Mark Hoyer from the University Of Florida talks about his Florida volunteer group, Lake Watch, and their issues with lake muck.  He discusses where it comes from and how it can be prevented.  He also talks about the controversial issue of herbicides having legacy effects in the sediments and how he works with all parties to get a testing method. Mark works with many stakeholders on Flo...

Send a text Fish get hot too, but when they get hot it can be stressful. Lakes are getting hotter.  Troy Goldsby and Matt Rayl hit on the the stress of events of the dog days of summer.  What happens?  What you can do to prevent it? What you can expect? Come sit with us Dockside! Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/...

Send a text Hybridized fish?  Since they are a mix of  two of your favorite fish.  Well  Troy Goldsby and Matt Rayl dive in the genetics of hybridization and if they are good for stocking your pond or lake.  You may be surprised? Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/   Support the show

Send a text Steven Bardin sits with Troy and Matt  and talks about...  Largemouth Bass Management  Pond and Lake Renovations His work with youth that is making a difference.   His work with major league fishing and other exciting experiences Steven is an biologist, educator, and friend come sit with us dockside! Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Com...

Send a text Troy Goldsby and Matt Rayl sit and talk about pH or how acidic is your pond.  We also scratch on watersheds...  How big do you need them? Where do they start?   And some other cool stuff.  Come have some fun and sit with us dockside! Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/   Support the show

Send a text Dr. Ken Wagner , consultant, editor, and great euchre partner, sits down with us and we talk about... How energy is passed through a system from algae to large fish How he takes a net and Captures little Critters ( zooplankton)  in your lake or pond. The stories these zooplankton can tell us about your lake or pond. The new research on blue green algae We get to also ask him about his...

Send a text Ever want big Bluegill?  Do you know what you need?  Troy Goldsby and Matt Rayl talk about the fundamentals of Bluegills, spawning, and spawning habits.   Also talk about late season plant management.  Should we treat?  What to expect and what aquatic plant to leave.  Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/...

Send a text We are excited to continue our talk with the LEGEND, Bob Lusk! He has over 40 years experience in the lake and pond management Industry. He is the author of several books and probably the most documented writer in his magazine, PondBoss. Bob Lusk is a great public speaker, a great explainer, and an even better friend. We sit down and talk about how...  Fish Feeding and how it all began...