Revealing a Secret Project I've Been Building for a Year (It Will Change Everything)

BamaBass
7 Apr 202425:21

Summary

TLDRThe video script details the progress and updates on the construction and maintenance of a 5-acre pond, highlighting the challenges and technological innovations used for effective wildlife management. It discusses the introduction of fish species, the use of the Field Bot for automation and monitoring, and the interaction of various wildlife with the pond ecosystem, creating an engaging narrative for viewers interested in nature and farming technology.

Takeaways

  • ๐Ÿž๏ธ The speaker has built a 5-acre pond over the past year, involving extensive excavation and the addition of clay.
  • ๐Ÿšœ Several months were required to fill the pond with water, after which various species of fish were introduced.
  • ๐ŸŸ The pond now includes bait fish like bluegills and threadfin shad, as well as aggressive bass.
  • ๐ŸŒณ Springtime is the speaker's favorite as it's a period of abundant wildlife and fish spawning.
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ The speaker has an engineering background and integrates technology to monitor wildlife on the farm.
  • ๐Ÿค– A product called the 'Field Bot' was developed by the speaker in collaboration with a company called Field Micro, aiming to automate farm tasks.
  • ๐ŸŒ The Field Bot is equipped with a solar panel, HD camera, and sensors for temperature, humidity, and air pressure, and can connect to Wi-Fi or cellular networks.
  • ๐Ÿ’ก The 'Smart Farm' interface allows users to control Field Bots, view live satellite feeds, and receive alerts based on sensor data.
  • ๐ŸŽฃ The speaker has used data loggers and antennas to track the activity of bass in the pond, gathering information on their feeding and territorial habits.
  • ๐ŸŒณ The speaker also discusses the health of oak trees, the behavior of wildlife like raccoons and squirrels, and the impact of technology on observing and managing the pond ecosystem.
  • ๐ŸŽฅ The video includes footage of the wildlife and fish in the pond, showcasing the effectiveness of the technology in monitoring and understanding their behavior.

Q & A

  • What was the main project undertaken in the video?

    -The main project was the construction and development of a 5-acre pond, including the excavation of dirt, bringing in clay, building an island and dock, and stocking it with various types of fish.

  • What types of fish were initially stocked in the pond?

    -The pond was initially stocked with bait fish including bluegills, threadfin shad, and later with aggressive bass and rainbow trout.

  • How did the presenter utilize technology in managing the wildlife and pond?

    -The presenter used technology such as underwater fish cameras, eagle nest cameras, and a recently developed product called the Field Bot. The Field Bot, equipped with a solar panel, HD camera, and sensors, can automate tasks like turning on and off pumps, feeders, and gates, and monitor the wildlife.

  • What is the Field Bot and what are its capabilities?

    -The Field Bot is a product designed for automation in rural and remote areas. It has a solar panel for power, an HD camera for live viewing, and can control various tasks like operating pumps, feeders, and gates. It is weatherproof, has sensors for temperature, humidity, and air pressure, and can connect to Wi-Fi or cellular networks.

  • What is the purpose of the Smart Farm interface?

    -The Smart Farm interface serves as the command and control center for all Field Bots. It allows users to see connected Field Bots on a live satellite feed, view onboard cameras, and control microphones. It also displays connected sensors and enables automation between Field Bots.

  • How does the presenter plan to use the Field Bot for pond management?

    -The presenter plans to use the Field Bot to automate everyday pond tasks such as turning on the well water to fill the pond, and installing sensors to monitor water clarity and levels, thus optimizing pond management.

  • What challenges did the presenter face with the rural farm technology?

    -The presenter faced challenges such as lack of power and cellular connection at the fish feeders, which made it difficult to set up live streams and automate daily pond tasks.

  • What is the significance of the eagle tower in the script?

    -The eagle tower is a structure specifically designed for eagles. The presenter shared a story of how an eagle and a crow interact, symbolizing the idea of not spending time fighting small nuisances but rather focusing on rising higher.

  • How does the presenter plan to improve the habitat for the bait fish in the pond?

    -The presenter plans to build and sink brush piles in spawning areas to provide hiding spots and protection for the bait fish, particularly after spawning when the bluegills and smaller bait fish are vulnerable.

  • What was the surprising behavior observed with the rainbow trout when stocking the pond with new fish?

    -The rainbow trout displayed unexpected aggression when new golden shiners were added to the pond. They were actively feeding on the shiners, which was a surprising reaction.

  • How does the presenter track the bass in the pond?

    -The presenter uses pit tag antennas to scan the bass in the pond. When a tagged bass swims near or through an antenna, it scans it back to a data logger, allowing the collection of data on the bass's activity and location.

Outlines

00:00

๐Ÿž๏ธ Pond Construction and Wildlife Update

The paragraph discusses the year-long project of building a 5-acre pond, including the excavation process, the introduction of clay, and the creation of an island and dock. It mentions the stocking of bait fish like bluegills and threadfin shad, followed by aggressive bass. The speaker shares their excitement for spring, the abundant wildlife, and the clear waters of the newest pond. They also discuss the introduction of technology on the farm for monitoring wildlife, such as underwater fish cameras and eagle nest cameras. The speaker talks about their involvement with a company called Field Micro to develop a product called the Field Bot, which automates tasks on the farm using solar power, an HD camera, and sensors. The Field Bot can control pumps, feeders, and gates, and it's designed to work in remote locations. The speaker shares the origins of Field Micro and how it aims to save farmers time and money by automating everyday tasks. They also mention the Smart Farm interface, which serves as a command center for all Field Bots and connected sensors, allowing for automation and efficient land management.

05:00

๐ŸŒฑ Springtime at the Pond and Field Bot Features

This paragraph focuses on the speaker's appreciation for spring at the pond, with wildlife spawning and clear waters. They discuss the aggressive behavior of rainbow trout and the entertainment value of wildlife feeding cameras. The speaker shares their experience with Field Micro and the development of the Field Bot, detailing its features such as solar power, HD camera, and the ability to automate tasks like controlling pumps and gates. The Field Bot's design is weatherproof and waterproof, suitable for remote locations. The speaker talks about the Smart Farm interface, which allows users to view connected Field Bots and sensors on a live satellite feed, control devices, and receive alerts. The interface can also connect to third-party APIs for increased efficiency. The speaker invites viewer feedback on the Field Bot and Smart Farm and mentions upcoming field testing and production plans.

10:01

๐Ÿฆ… Eagle and Wildlife Observations

The speaker shares a story about an eagle and its nemesis, the crow, highlighting the eagle's strategy of rising higher to avoid the crow's annoyance. They discuss the eagle tower cam and the excitement of observing wildlife, such as the eagles Sam and Dixie, and a crow interacting with the eagle. The speaker also talks about the bass splashing near Alcatra Island and the eagle's keen eyesight. They mention the addition of brush piles for fish to hide and the importance of protecting bait fish after spawning. The speaker also discusses the installation of pit tag antennas to collect data on bass activity and their plans to analyze this data further.

15:28

๐ŸŒฟ Spring Activities and Observations at the Pond

The speaker talks about the changes in the bass's patterns and colors as the water clears up in Cedar Falls. They discuss the use of fish caves by all fish species and the absence of bird interference with the fish. The speaker also mentions their Public Service reminder for turkey hunters and shares a clip of a unique white and gray fox squirrel. They describe the pond at night with the bait fish spread out and the balance between providing enough light for visibility without attracting nocturnal predators. The speaker also talks about their interactions with Hooter the owl and their observations of the farm's wildlife and plants.

20:29

๐ŸŽฃ Fishing and Wildlife Interactions

The speaker shares their fishing experiences during spring, noting confusion about the bass spawning season. They discuss the use of a frog as bait and the successful catching and tagging of large bass, including a red tail and a fish weighing 1.74 lbs. The speaker also mentions the importance of scanning caught fish for previous tags and the fun of engaging with the local wildlife. They conclude the video with a call to action for viewers to share their thoughts on the Field Bot and to stay updated on the pond and wildlife series.

Mindmap

Keywords

๐Ÿ’กCrimson Oak Pond

Crimson Oak Pond refers to the 5-acre pond that the video series has documented being built over the past year. It is the central focus of the video, showcasing the efforts and developments made around it. The pond includes various features such as an island, dock, and is home to different species of fish.

๐Ÿ’กExcavation

Excavation is the process of moving earth, rock, or other materials from one location to another, typically for construction purposes. In the context of the video, it refers to the initial stages of creating the Crimson Oak Pond, where dirt was removed to form the water body.

๐Ÿ’กStocking

Stocking in this context refers to the introduction of fish or other aquatic organisms into the pond. It is a crucial step in establishing a sustainable and diverse aquatic ecosystem.

๐Ÿ’กWildlife

Wildlife refers to non-domesticated animals living in their natural habitats. The video emphasizes the abundance of wildlife around the pond, highlighting the interaction between the aquatic and terrestrial species.

๐Ÿ’กField Micro

Field Micro is a company that the video creator collaborated with to develop a product called the Field Bot. This product is designed to automate tasks on farms and monitor wildlife, using technology like solar panels, HD cameras, and sensors.

๐Ÿ’กAutomation

Automation refers to the use of technology to control and operate processes with minimal human intervention. In the video, it is used to streamline daily tasks related to pond management, such as water level regulation and feeding schedules.

๐Ÿ’กSmart Farm

Smart Farm is a user interface designed for managing Field Bots and connected sensors. It serves as a command and control center, allowing users to monitor and control various automated tasks on their land or farm remotely.

๐Ÿ’กEagle Tower

Eagle Tower is a structure specifically designed and built to attract eagles, providing them with a perch or nesting site. It is part of the efforts to create a thriving wildlife habitat around the pond.

๐Ÿ’กUnderwater Fish Cams

Underwater Fish Cams are cameras placed beneath the water's surface to observe aquatic life. They offer insights into the behavior and interactions of fish and other underwater organisms, contributing to the understanding and management of the pond's ecosystem.

๐Ÿ’กPit Tag Antennas

Pit Tag Antennas are devices used to detect fish that have been implanted with a passive integrated transponder (PIT) tag. These antennas help track the movement and activity of tagged fish within a body of water, providing valuable data for research and management purposes.

๐Ÿ’กSquirrel Feeder Stations

Squirrel Feeder Stations are specific feeding locations set up to monitor and provide food for squirrels and other wildlife. They are part of the broader effort to attract and observe wildlife around the pond, contributing to the creation of a diverse and interactive ecosystem.

Highlights

The construction of a 5-acre pond over the past year, involving several months of excavation and the use of truckloads of clay.

The creation of an island and a dock, and the placement of structures in the pond.

Filling the pond with water over a couple of months and stocking it with various bait fish, including bluegills, threadfin shad, and aggressive bass.

The observation of wildlife abundance during spring, particularly fish spawning, and the clarity of the pond water.

The use of technology, such as underwater fish cams and eagle nest cameras, to monitor wildlife and nature's hidden aspects.

The development of a product called the Field Bot by a company named Field Micro, designed to automate tasks and provide live monitoring in remote locations.

The Field Bot's capabilities, including solar power, HD camera, automation of pumps, feeders, fans, and gates, and its weatherproof and waterproof design.

The creation of a user interface called Smart Farm, serving as a command and control center for all Field Bots.

The ability of Smart Farm to connect to third-party APIs like tractors, satellites, and weather services to increase land or farm efficiency.

The inclusion of the audience in the journey of developing the Field Bot and Smart Farm, and the invitation for feedback and ideas to improve the products.

The use of data loggers and pit tag antennas to track the activity and locations of bass in the pond, providing insights into their behavior and feeding patterns.

The installation of underwater cameras to observe changes in fish behavior and interactions in clearer water conditions.

The construction of brush piles as habitats for small bait fish, providing them with hiding spots and promoting their growth.

The observation of eagles and their interactions with crows, highlighting the eagle's superior adaptability and resilience.

The installation of squirrel feeding stations and the monitoring of wildlife activity, including the่ถฃไบ‹ of raccoons and field mice.

The use of night lights around the pond to observe nocturnal fish behavior without attracting predators like raccoons.

The capture and tagging of bass during the spring spawning season, using the opportunity to study their size, weight, and activity.

The engagement with the audience through sharing the progress and findings from the pond build series, fostering a sense of community and involvement.

Transcripts

00:00

Folks at home welcome back to the

00:01

Crimson Oak Pond and if you're new to

00:03

this series we built this 5 acre Pond

00:05

over the past year and it took us

00:07

several months to get all of the dirt

00:09

excavated and we had to bring in several

00:11

truckloads of clay and we also built an

00:14

island a dock and got all the structure

00:16

in place and then it took a couple of

00:18

months to get it full of water after

00:20

that we stocked it with a bunch of bait

00:22

fish including bluegills and thread fin

00:24

shad and not long after that we stocked

00:26

it with these little 2-in aggressive

00:28

bass and we're going to be giving you an

00:30

update on them here in just a minute and

00:31

showing you how big they've gotten but

00:33

spring is in the air and it's my

00:35

favorite time of year because the

00:36

wildlife is abundant the fish are

00:38

spawning and we got the water in our

00:39

newest Pond crystal clear so we're going

00:41

to be doing a fish feeding feeding our

00:43

two youngest bass but the big surprise

00:46

is how aggressive the rainbow trout are

00:48

I never saw that one coming but as

00:50

always the wildlife feeding cams are

00:52

carrying the series and I always find it

00:54

amazing how entertaining Wildlife can be

00:57

just hit the record button and the

00:59

animal always find a way to put on a

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show so you'll be seeing Flying

01:04

Squirrels as well as George Jones The

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posum and for those of you that have

01:08

been asking about some old school

01:09

fishing videos I got something special

01:11

for you at the end of this video you're

01:12

not going to want to miss it so if you

01:14

followed along with this Pond build

01:15

series you've seen the wildlife habitat

01:17

it created and you've probably noticed

01:20

that due to my engineering background

01:21

I'm always looking for ways to

01:23

incorporate technology at the farm to

01:25

monitor the wildlife and see the sides

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of nature we don't always get to see for

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instance the underwater fish cams eagle

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nest camera and our most recent project

01:34

of installing antennas in the pond to

01:36

track the fish's activity and sometimes

01:38

we go a little bit overboard and install

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a splash pad and irrigation system for

01:43

the duck house but as most of you know

01:45

there are plenty of challenges when it

01:47

comes to rural Farm areas and technology

01:49

and in the past I've even thought about

01:51

setting up a live stream on the fish

01:52

feeders and letting some of you

01:54

subscribers control the fish feedings

01:55

throughout the day but I didn't have

01:57

power or Cellular Connection at the

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feeder and there's been times where I

02:00

wanted to automate everyday Pond tasks

02:02

like turning on the well water to fill

02:04

up the pond and once it reaches a

02:06

certain level then automatically turning

02:08

itself off but I didn't have that

02:10

capability so about a year ago I joined

02:13

a company called field micro to build a

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product called the field bot and the

02:17

field bot is equipped with a solar panel

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to provide all of its necessary power

02:21

and an HD camera for live viewing but

02:24

most importantly it has the ability to

02:26

automate tasks like turning on and off

02:29

pumps feeders fans as well as opening

02:31

and closing Gates and we designed it to

02:34

be weatherproof and waterproof and work

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in even the most remote locations in the

02:39

world it has built-in temperature

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humidity and air pressure sensors and

02:43

also connects to Wi-Fi or cellular

02:46

networks but before we get into any more

02:48

details on the field bot I wanted to

02:50

give you a quick background on how it

02:51

got started so the company field micro

02:54

was founded by an Australian cotton

02:55

farmer named Mitch and Mitch grew up on

02:58

a farm so he designed the original field

03:00

bot prototypes with farmers in mind to

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help automate those everyday tasks and

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save Farmers time and money and Mitch

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just happened to be following along the

03:10

pond build series and he reached out to

03:13

discuss the product he was working on

03:14

and after some discussions we both

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agreed that field Bots could be used for

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multiple scenarios including Pond

03:21

management so you could connect a water

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Clarity sensor to the field bot and have

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it send you a text when the water

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visibility is greater than 24 in

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so you know it's time to fertilize or

03:32

maybe a low-l sensor installed on the

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dock so that when the water levels drop

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during a drought the field bot receives

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the low-level signal and turns on the

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well to pump fresh water back in the

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pond until it's full So the plan was to

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build a universal field bot that can

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work with all sensors and bring

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automation to even the most remote

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locations and the next step was

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designing a user interface that we call

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Smart farm and smart farm would become

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the command and control center for all

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the field F Bots once you're in smart

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Farm you can see all the connected field

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bots on a live satellite feed and you

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can view the onboard camera and you can

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also turn on their microphone which

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turns out to be a really neat feature so

04:12

let's say that you command a diesel pump

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to turn on if the microphone doesn't

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hear the pump turn on then you'll

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receive an alert or if you had a field

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bot installed on a fish or deer feeder

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and the feeder was running if the

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microphone didn't hear the feed coming

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out it would notify you that the feeders

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were empty and I'm personally even going

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to set one up here at the waterfall and

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use it to control the pumps and control

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the amount of water that flows down

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through the waterfalls based on when I'm

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out here or away so the possibilities

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truly are endless but back to the smart

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Farm you're able to see all of your

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connected sensors right here in the app

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the oh board temp humidity or barometric

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pressure plus any of the external

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sensors are going to be displayed here

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in the lower left and if you have

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multiple field Bots you can set up

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automation between them for example if

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you have two field bots on opposite

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sides of the farm one could turn the

05:03

irrigation water on and once the

05:06

moisture probe connected to the second

05:07

field bot registered water then it would

05:10

turn the irrigation pump off and smart

05:12

Farm was also designed to connect to

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third party apis like tractors

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satellites and weather and that helps

05:18

increase the efficiency of your land or

05:20

Farm but just like I've done with all of

05:22

my previous projects I want to include

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you all in this journey and I've gotten

05:26

some great ideas from you in the past so

05:28

if you have any ideas on how we can make

05:30

the field bot or smart Farm better even

05:32

if it's going to solve a completely

05:34

unrelated problem I'd love to hear your

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thoughts so we're finalizing on the

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hardware design now and getting ready

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for production so any changes or

05:42

improvements have to happen now and

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we're also going to send about 5 to 10

05:46

of our final prototypes out to some of

05:48

you that are interested in helping us do

05:49

some field testing so if you're

05:51

interested in the product or want to

05:53

give us some feedback check out field

05:55

micro.com where you can join the weit

05:58

list or leave us a message and we're

06:00

going to be sending out all the pricing

06:01

information by email to those of you

06:03

that sign up once we've got it finalized

06:06

and you know I'm going to add some

06:07

discounts to my subscribers that join in

06:09

on the launch but if you don't want to

06:10

enter your information on the site feel

06:12

free to leave a comment down below or

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you can email me directly at stenfield

06:17

micro.com and we look forward to hearing

06:19

your feedback and I'll be giving you

06:21

updates on the project in our upcoming

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videos so if you missed the last video

06:25

we spent a good bit of time cleaning out

06:27

the Wetland filter and that fixed all of

06:29

our water Clarity issues now we have

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Crystal Clear water and I love it

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because you can see down in the bottom

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and watch all the fish interacting with

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the fish

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caves we even got one of the little

06:39

ninja turtles popping its head out but

06:42

the pitcher plants are blooming a

06:44

Japanese Maple's putting on its leaves

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Little Birdies are stopping by but I'll

06:48

have to say that the coolest thing is

06:50

watching the two bass we call Johnny and

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June so every time I walk up to the

06:54

Pond's Edge they come rushing over and

06:56

at first I thought they were just trying

06:58

to greet me but I really realized it's

07:00

because I'm pushing those little minnows

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out of the shallow water and as they

07:04

start getting out there in the deeper

07:05

area the bass begin patrolling them and

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looking for those easy meals but I

07:10

really like it because since they're

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this young they're not scared of human

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Presence at all and that reminds me a

07:16

lot of Moby We started him out when he

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was just a couple inches long and he

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grew up with us so he enjoyed it when we

07:21

came around because he always knew it

07:23

was going to be feeding time and

07:25

speaking of feeding time I wanted to add

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a few new shiners into this Pond and I

07:29

was pretty surprised by the reaction of

07:31

the rainbow trout check this out all

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righty stocking some fresh golden

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shiners in the new

07:39

Pond Look Who's down there

07:43

eating I don't know if you guys can see

07:48

it

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man look at there

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wow trout are aggressive

08:00

man and I've tried to start feeding the

08:02

bluegills some pellets because I know

08:05

they like them and I caught them right

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of eagles that we call Sam and Dixie but

09:37

it's tough to explain to you how happy I

09:38

was when I saw the eagle land right here

09:40

on the perch by Cedar Falls so back in

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November when the Aquascape guys were in

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town I was telling him about the eagle

09:47

Tower I built and Greg told me he was

09:49

going to put this particular piece of

09:50

wood here for the eagle so it's just

09:52

really cool to see that when you design

09:54

something specifically for a rare bird

09:57

like the eagle and when they actually

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come in and use it just like planned

10:00

it's tough to beat that but I want to

10:02

tell you guys a story about the eagle

10:04

and its Nemesis the crow so there's an

10:06

old tail out there that I'm not sure if

10:08

it's true or not but the story basically

10:10

says that there's only one bird out

10:12

there brave enough to mess with an eagle

10:15

and that's the crow and as you'll see

10:16

throughout these videos the Eagle's

10:18

content and peaceful but the crow is

10:20

always pestering him and the story says

10:23

that the crow will land on the Eagle's

10:25

back and Peck at his neck but the eagle

10:27

doesn't attempt to shake it off or fight

10:29

it or spend its time or energy on the

10:31

small nuisance but it just opens its

10:34

wings and continues to rise higher into

10:36

the sky and the higher the flight the

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harder it is for the crow to breathe and

10:40

hold on until it eventually falls off

10:43

due to a lack of oxygen so the moral of

10:45

the story is don't spend your time

10:47

fighting crows just keep ascending so

10:50

I'm not sure if there's any truth to

10:51

that story at all but I can confirm the

10:54

crows are the only ones brave enough to

10:56

mess with the eagle but I love watching

10:57

the eagle tower cam because you never

11:00

know what you're going to see pay close

11:02

attention to the bass splashing right

11:04

beside alcatra Island and the eagle

11:06

notices that the bass actually knocked a

11:09

little Blu Gill up onto the island and

11:11

watch him fly down there and grab that

11:13

little Blu Gill off the bank that is

11:16

just wild it's incredible to see how

11:18

good their eyesight

11:20

is and the bass got the assist on that

11:23

one and we got Dixie here giving Sam an

11:25

ear full and they're just like an old

11:27

marry couple that's that if you got

11:29

something to say just go ahead and say

11:31

it

11:32

look and I'm not sure whose doggo this

11:34

is but he found the pond and has been

11:36

stopping by to take a quick bath and I

11:38

was down there looking at the animal

11:40

tracks in the sand and had no clue what

11:42

it was and it's because this pup loves

11:45

Rolling In The Sand he's got a lot of

11:48

spunk so about twice a year I'll sink

11:51

some brush piles and in the summertime

11:52

I'll sink them out deep cuz that's where

11:53

all the fish are hanging out but this

11:55

time of year you can see we got all

11:57

these little small Bait fish hanging out

11:59

right right here in the shallow parts

12:00

and they don't have a ton of places to

12:02

hide you can see where I've added some

12:03

tops there and there's some more brush

12:04

piles we sank last year but the key is

12:06

to get that leafy brush in there kind of

12:09

like this brush right here and if you

12:11

can see we got a couple tilapia sitting

12:14

right there up under it I had no idea

12:15

any of the tilapia survived last year

12:18

but that leafy stuff gives all those

12:20

little small Bait fish that are cruising

12:22

these Banks right here it gives them a

12:23

place to hide and grow up a little bit

12:25

and you don't want all the bluegills and

12:27

smaller Bait fish getting eaten right

12:29

after the spawn so we're going to go

12:30

build them a new

12:34

home and sinking the tops are pretty

12:36

simple just get you a block some wire

12:38

and I like to lay some of the bushy ends

12:40

on each side and then wrap that wire and

12:43

block right there in the center there's

12:44

a look at the final product let's go

12:46

drop it off and you want to Target those

12:48

spawning areas so if you remember we put

12:49

pea gravel all around the island right

12:51

here so a lot of Blu gills are going to

12:52

spawn and when those little fry hatch

12:54

out they can come and swim right over

12:57

here to this and be protected all right

12:59

see if I can do this with one

13:08

hand perfect little setup for them all

13:11

right just sank another one right over

13:13

here by where we pump the water in this

13:15

little

13:18

cve that's usually a good spawning

13:20

ground right over there all right just

13:22

think the last one over here by the

13:24

Cedar Falls feeder it's right there you

13:26

can barely see the top of it but if you

13:28

remember we have a road bed that comes

13:29

out right here that we put a lot of

13:30

gravel out on and there's always a bunch

13:32

of beds right

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13:58

there

14:28

oh

14:58

oh

15:27

oh

15:34

so in the last couple videos we

15:36

installed these pit tag antennas so when

15:39

any of the bass that have been tagged in

15:40

the pond swim near or through one of the

15:43

antennas it scans it back to a Data

15:45

Logger and as you can see I found a

15:47

really easy way to scan these fish and

15:50

see who it is that's hanging out here

15:51

around the dock just toss some shiners

15:54

out there and they'll swim right through

15:55

it but now that we're starting to

15:57

collect a lot of data I got a few few

15:59

ideas of things I want to do with it and

16:00

one of the cool things about the Data

16:02

Logger is it logs the exact time that

16:05

the fish swam by it so as we compile all

16:07

of these successful scans it should

16:09

start showing us when these bass are the

16:11

most active so it's one of those

16:13

questions I've always wanted to know do

16:15

bass feed more at night time than they

16:17

do during the day or are they really

16:19

Territorial and basically stay in one

16:21

part of the pond but what I'm starting

16:23

to see is dozens of fish swimming

16:24

through each of these areas that are

16:26

basically Community spots what's really

16:29

really interesting is that some fish

16:30

will just register one ping every other

16:33

day but then you have a couple of bass

16:35

for instance simol one of the big

16:37

Florida strain females we put in she

16:39

actually swims by the oak Throne almost

16:42

once every hour some days and it may

16:44

just be that Simo is a really active

16:45

fish that hadn't found a spot to settle

16:48

in but I've already learned a lot from

16:50

the couple of weeks of having these

16:51

antennas so if you guys have any other

16:53

ideas of things we can test out with the

16:55

data leave it in a comment below and

16:57

here's a quick look at a spread sheet

16:59

and you'll have the fish's name and then

17:01

the number in parentheses right beside

17:03

it is how many times that fish was

17:05

scanned and it basically scans once per

17:08

second so Lily hung out in that area for

17:10

8 seconds but we got a new leader when

17:12

it comes to the most successful scans

17:14

and that's Excalibur who hung out around

17:16

the oak throne for roughly

17:19

2,723 seconds but the plan is to start

17:22

creating some graphs showing the most

17:24

active fish per location and also making

17:27

this live and accessible so you guys can

17:29

view it anytime and we' got Nate makes

17:31

building a squirrel house and last week

17:33

I installed a bunch of squirrel feeder

17:34

stations around the farm so we could

17:36

monitor which areas were the most active

17:39

and right out of the gate we had some

17:41

installation issues because we didn't

17:43

factor in the weight of raccoons but I

17:45

left the camera rolling and was

17:47

surprised to see the amount of wildlife

17:49

that used this big old oak tree as its

17:52

home we got George Jones a little field

17:55

mice and now that we started seeing some

17:57

squirrel activity I decided it was time

17:59

to go ahead and properly install the nut

18:01

bar and there's a good look at the

18:03

massive Oak no telling what all animals

18:05

are up there right now we got another

18:06

surprise with a big rat and it was

18:09

interesting to see that he just grabbed

18:10

one nut and got out of there but the

18:13

star of this show is the Bandit raccoon

18:16

and it's been very entertaining watching

18:18

him interact with the nut bar so at

18:20

first when there were plenty of nuts no

18:22

problem at all but the raccoon was the

18:24

only one intrigued enough to try to

18:26

break into the nut Vault and access the

18:28

full stash and watch him try to learn

18:31

how the door slides up and down and he's

18:33

working hard and he's pretty

18:37

efficient now on the other hand we all

18:40

know George Jones has gotten old and

18:42

he's doing all he can just to make it up

18:43

to the nut bar but he's not as strong as

18:46

he once was and down he goes but the

18:49

raccoon is determined to figure out this

18:51

puzzle and is not going to let it beat

18:53

him George is struggling just to even

18:55

get close to him but these are my

18:57

favorite shots

18:59

you can see the raccoon weaving his hand

19:01

in and out of the little bar stools

19:03

making sure he cleans everything out and

19:06

no food left behind so the nut bar was

19:08

definitely a success and a possible

19:10

location for the squirrel house we just

19:12

have to make sure to build the entrance

19:14

small enough that the raccoon and George

19:16

can't get into it now on to location

19:18

number two the peanut picnic table with

19:20

the umbrella and I think it's wild that

19:22

we've been captured a squirrel on this

19:24

table sitting up under an

19:26

umbrella but he's very upset bet that

19:29

there's not any nuts there and he's got

19:30

a special message just for

19:34

me and that's more nuts but this little

19:37

guy's so mad at me that he's even

19:39

starting to chew into the picnic table

19:41

so I'm going to need to increase the

19:42

capacity of the nuts in this area so we

19:45

don't have any more Angry Flying

19:46

Squirrels so now that we got crystal

19:48

clear water in Cedar Falls we can start

19:50

watching some footage from some of the

19:52

underwater cams but the first thing I

19:54

was really surprised to see was that as

19:56

the water cleared up the ction and

19:59

patterns on the bass changed so if you

20:01

noticed in the past video so if you

20:03

noticed in the last video the very back

20:05

edge of their tail was black almost like

20:08

somebody took a paintbrush and painted

20:10

it but now that we have clear water

20:12

their lateral line looks a lot more

20:14

distinguished and that black tail has

20:16

completely disappeared but like I

20:18

already mentioned there's a lot of

20:20

similarities to these two fish in Moi I

20:23

can already see that Johnny and June are

20:24

going to have a big personality because

20:27

they get into everything they're always

20:29

swimming around investigating the

20:30

cameras checking every little crack for

20:32

a minnow so these guys are going to be a

20:34

lot of fun to watch we also had a quick

20:36

Glimpse at one of the Blu

20:38

gills and a fish cave cam it's

20:41

interesting to see that all the fish are

20:43

using them and now that the water's

20:45

cleared up it's nice to have because of

20:47

the Eagles and ospr but so far none of

20:50

the birds have messed with them so I was

20:52

thinking that this was a rat snake and

20:53

just wanted to get your guys opinion on

20:55

it n I'm just kidding but this is my

20:58

yearly Public Service reminder to all

21:00

those turkey hunters out there make sure

21:02

to wear some good boots and speaking of

21:04

squirrels here's a clip of a whitish

21:06

gray fox squirrel and it's interesting

21:08

how some of them have that orange look

21:10

and others have this white

21:14

look now let's check out the pond with

21:16

the night lights on we've got everything

21:18

lit up you can see all the bait fish

21:20

have spread out and are not really

21:22

grouped up together at night and I'm

21:24

sure there's some fish down there on the

21:25

hunt I've thought about adding a few

21:27

more lights but I don't want to make it

21:29

too bright so that the Predators like

21:31

raccoons can come hunt at night so I'm

21:33

probably going to leave it like it is

21:35

and speaking of nighttime Hunters we got

21:37

Hooter the and it's been a little while

21:38

since we've seen him but Hooter I got

21:40

some big rats out there I may need you

21:42

to take care of so hope you guys had a

21:44

good Easter Oliver sure was happy that

21:46

the Easter Bunny visited him out here at

21:48

the farm couldn't quite figure out what

21:50

to do with a bucket so he just put it on

21:52

his

21:53

head and I got Sarah out here working

21:55

with me on the tractor but after a while

21:57

she made a stop and take a break and go

22:00

for a little hay ride around the farm

22:02

and that turned out to be a pretty good

22:03

idea so all the oak trees are doing good

22:06

leaves are starting to fill in even got

22:08

a Cypress right there that's budding out

22:10

but I have a question about one of these

22:11

big oak trees we just planted so we most

22:14

recently planted these two and this

22:16

one's doing good except for at the very

22:18

top it doesn't have any leaves or buds

22:21

at the very top I'm thinking that could

22:22

be a sign of something wrong with it so

22:24

let me know if you guys have seen

22:25

anything like that cuz we've had a

22:26

couple dozen of that same variety out

22:28

here here and hadn't had that issue with

22:30

any of them all right folks out here

22:32

going to do a little fishing we're right

22:33

here in the middle of the spring the

22:34

bass should have been spawning in March

22:37

and April you should see you know some

22:38

Red Tails or maybe even some post spawn

22:41

fish but with all the little bass

22:42

swimming around the edges I'm very

22:44

confused this year but you know how we

22:46

do it every time we catch a fish we'll

22:47

scan it to see if it's ever been caught

22:49

before if not we'll inject a tag and I'm

22:52

thinking the water's warm enough we can

22:53

try the old

22:57

frog

23:03

there we

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go on the

23:08

Frog that's a good one

23:10

too that's a nice healthy fish look like

23:13

we got spawning activity red tail wow

23:17

this fish has never been caught that's

23:20

incredible to be that big all right her

23:22

Tag's going to be 57

23:24

0589 2.57

23:27

lb

23:35

got it right here sitting right under

23:37

that tree this guy's not been caught but

23:40

his tag is going to be 57

23:42

0499 with a weight of

23:45

1.63 look at there we got another red

23:53

tail oh right there at the lily pads

23:58

good one

23:59

too he was sitting there waiting on that

24:01

frog all right this fish been called 56

24:04

9920 and it weighs

24:07

1.74

24:14

lb that's too much fun oh this has been

24:18

caught

24:19

5764 and it weighs

24:25

1.38 it's a little light bite

24:28

might be a big fish though yeah it is a

24:31

big

24:34

one lily pads are the hot spot hav't

24:37

been caught and it weighs 1. 1.82 and

24:42

now it's time to feed

24:57

tiger

25:03

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