Is the Bass Pond Really Dead?

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[@lindajohnson8347]

has anyone else besides me have noticed that little Houston has soooo much respect for his Daddy he never talks while his Daddy is talking soooo sweet i just love the Arms family and i always look forward to seeing their videos

[@teresapainter4562]

Houston thinks he is the golden son, I said what I said

He's being brought up the correct way. It's SO refreshing to see and hear these days. Teaching manners and teaching respect. Manners are taught, respect is earned.

[@lindajohnson8347]

Amen

[@lindajohnson8347]

@@teresapainter4562 are u hating on that young man ? shame on you

[@cherylharless281]

He's been on camera since he was little. In the early days he wasn't so good about talking over his dad, but he learned. He's grown up a LOT in the last couple of years. It also helps that he loves the camera.

[@wernerbezuidenhout2459]

I would like to make a sugestion. If I was in your shoes, I would catch as many fish out of your pond as possible and transport them to the mill creek pond, there fore you save your current fish, and you get to re-do your pond

[@Keith-y6k]

Houston is wise beyond his years

[@cypressblue8877]

Awesome idea

[@faithieray6266]

What about the Mill Creek pond. Catch a carry to that creek. At least you want loss the fish you have grown.

[@christiscamelotgardens47]

Not a good idea if the fish themselves are sick.

[@aprilchamberlain1677]

​@@christiscamelotgardens47 I was thinking the same thing. You wouldn't want to take any unhealthy fish & put them in the new & improved pond. Especially after all that work. I hope whatever they decide to do works out well for them.

[@kenbyers8036]

I admire how you interact with your son Houston. He has obviously been raised right. He is respectful And at the same time he has his own personality, sense of humor, and self confidence. Great job Dad and Mom!!!

[@Enjoythepour]

Daniel, it’s your pond, it’s your life, if you are going to stay there, make it bigger, add the aerator and heck with people that are against it.

[@conniewilson5531]

ROTFLMBO 😂😂😂 That response to your dad "kiss the fish" was priceless, Huston 🤣 😂 ❤❤❤

[@SandraRoberts-f6e]

Let the construction project begin. Flair has built a pond, Lunkers has built a pond, and now it's time for Arms Family Homestead to expand, restock, and revitalize their pond. It's gonna be great and there are thousands of viewers that want to see it happen. Best wishes to my favorite KZbin channel.

[@normanrambo4189]

Cheer up Houston it will get better. God takes care of his children. God Bless you you are a really blessed young man. 🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤

[@karenchandler3486]

That will be some exciting videos to watch building the new pond

[@greganderson2013]

Remember Dad, Mom said that Houston is not leaving the Homestead when gets older, your long time viewers remember 😀 Upgrade the Pond you'll love it, do it !!!

[@terridinneen8870]

Yep, I remember!! Cause I'm a long time viewer

[@kirkbrown2053]

Yep, I remember, too. Daniel & DeeJay will be moving to the merch building before that boy leaves the homestead.

[@lyleloomis3493]

I remember that was said by D Jay too!!!!! I believe that he will step in his father’s shoes and do and care for the land and water like his dad . And take care of it and raise his kids same way as he was brought up. Houston respects his mother and father and has the heart to keep the Arms name going .

[@marylouise890]

I remember her saying that too. It was years ago. I also heard Houston said on this video when he heard his dad day, He wanted to do these things because of his strong love he has developed for the land and his love of Bass fishing. Houston said he may leave But he Would Be Back! I’m 73 now. And here’s another reason I wish I could go back long enough to see Houston find his Life Partner and start a Family 😊 💞☮️🇺🇸☮️💞 Remember that saying, sometimes you can’t see the Forrest because of the Tree’s ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ .

[@fionam3554]

@@kirkbrown2053 not unless they move the merch building to Pensacola.... that's where Dejay wants to go....

[@leemullally8774]

Daniel, you have stated all of the right reasons for enlarging the bass pond in addition to maintaining that father son relationship with Houston. If you have the $$$$, do it.

[@juliehagan3853]

Houston looked so bummed out, it is sad about the pound. I hope it all works out to enlarge the pond and the future fishing will bring back the excitement for Houston.

[@beckystone7994]

How exciting it woukd be to see y’all increase the pond size snd get it stocked with all different sizes of bass snd brim !

[@Carolynfoodforest355]

Looking forward to learning how to build/ expand a fish pond. I really try to learn from anything That I watch, listen to or read.

[@howardc6677]

Making the pond larger sounds like a great option. I would go ahead and add the aerator while I was at it. I know you will lose some fish now but in long run will have a nicer pond and more and bigger fish. Come on Daniel out fish Houston this time, love it.😂😂 Houston you keep back lashing Daniel is going to win.

[@airadaimagery692]

Look up Bob Lusk, aka the Pond Boss. There is no question that goes unanswered with this man. He has more knowledge of bass ponds than anyone in North America.

[@lyleloomis3493]

I’ve seen that happen before on big lake , Lake Ontario one of the Great Lakes during its turning over ton’s of dead fish and some bass swimming on their sides in circles on top of water . We grabbed some of them put in cooler in cold water and took to another guys big pond and they survived so did other guys that were in bass tournament that day .

[@juliemcolgan1446]

Oh Daniel, want are you talking about?!! You know once you get an idea it's a done deal!!!! Lol that and the town idea. And as far as Houston not wearing a shirt, well the kid just doesn't want a farmers tan! I love the fishing videos you always make me jealous of the sites and sounds down at the pond or creek.

[@JenniNickoli]

Hello from OHIO!!! I'm here for whatever you decide is best! Love watching you all!! Hey...where is Jakobe???

[@bowed305]

While I'm certainly not happy for what happened, it does sound like you've got some great possibilities ahead. It was tough seeing Houston so sad, and I'd love to see the light come back in his eyes, and it seems like talking about that possible expansion was doing it. I have every confidence that you'll make the right choice for y'all (and I'm equally sure you'll get lots of opinions, most of which should just be ignored). Looking forward to going on this journey with you, no matter which way it goes.

[@mikemiller8440]

Houstons sadness made me feel sad for him but the possibility of making a way better future pond was cheering him up and it would make some awesome videos I'm kinda looking forward to seeing what y'all decide to do

[@terridinneen8870]

I watched another video where you, Daniel, were in town. You were standing in front of a couple of piles of dirt. Maybe it was going to the people in town, who they lost their homes? If that's the case, then ignore my message

[@bowed305]

@@terridinneen8870 I don't know that Daniel will see your message here since it's posted under mine.

[@bd5294]

I’m getting excited to watch the process of increasing the pond! I think it’ll make great content and education on how to do this the correct way

[@Emily-by4kx]

Hi Daniel and Houston. I'm sorry your fishing has changed at the pond. Think positive. Don't give up! Love y'all. ❤❤❤❤

[@sandyg3639]

Daniel, I really enjoy watching you and Houston fishing together. I am sorry about the loss of fish in your pond. Expanding the pond would be great. Daniel just pray on it. ❤

[@lindakitts4304]

Looking forward to the new pond build. I’m glad when you drain the pond some of the fish will make it to the creek.

[@tammybarker2110]

Blue gill and bass at the homestead, and cats at millcreek

[@Orca2019]

I love possiblities😍😍😍And so far this plans sounds extremely awesome. Yes I love your plans and I love to watch you Daniel and Houston fishing on your pond. Brings so many happy memories of my husband who loved fishing🐟🐟🐟🐟I look forward to what the decisions will be 🤗🤗💞💞💙💙

[@andyreyes37323]

I think everybody would love for you to show all that process step by step.

[@firemandon68]

Hey Daniel, with that size pond you can probably get by with a floating solar fountain, which will aerate it, and helps with algae blooms too. Anyhow, you could get a 1.5 HP floating solar fountain for about $600, could be worth it even short term, unless you're content with draining and expanding it.

[@theresasmitherman9708]

Hi, Arms! Looking forward to this video! HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, DANIEL🎂🎁😀‼️. Love y’all from McCalla, Alabama! 🇺🇸💖

[@janacebrown6851]

You can sell your Trees and the money you make from selling the Trees will help with the pond increase . and you can put some of those sucker fish that helps keep the lake clean.

[@karenmoore400]

The favorite part of the videos are the big smiles on your faces when you catch those fish. Making a bigger pond would be expensive, but it could improve the habitat for those fish. I know the Lord will let you know what you need to do. It is a matter of finding the best information and then decide what needs to be done.

[@DianaStuckert]

There has got to be a way to set up a bog filtration system with plants and rocks on One edge of that pond so that it stays cleaner naturally. If you put all that work into dredging it out, there has got to be a way to make it last.

[@Rednecksofthenorth]

Hope it gets better your lucky to have a pond lets pray it renews

[@williamgahman5028]

Hi Daniel and Family. Houston is a great young man. You can see how much respect he has for you. He is so worried about the fish in the pond. Praying for yall to get rain. Will make your pond so much bigger and better if you make the dam bigger. Pray about it and let God help you make your decision God bless and love yall ❤❤

[@roylove276]

Houstons and my Grandson are only a few months apart in age. He Loves fishing in the waters in Texas. They'd get along great, and both of their Dad's love of the sport as well. Good luck with the thought of expanding the pond, it'll be a good and exciting decision Daniel

[@RatdogDRB]

One thought, Dan'l. Keep this pond bass/blue gill, m'be use the Mill Creek pond for catfish? Nice to see you still have fish in the pond.

[@steverick7025]

Get a 3 inch trash pump and blast the water up in the air for circulation it works did it in a little pond close to me

[@saponycreekoutdoors7743]

Good luck with this next venture. I look forward to following along with you guys' journey.

[@kimmontgomery54]

Oh guys! I hope you get the pond guy! I’m excited now! I have been sad too,Houston! Because I know how much you love that pond! I hope you video every step of it, Daniel! Lots of prayers for y’all! Love and blessings from this old Bama girl!❤❤❤

[@RogerH-gy2gd6il8t]

Y’all’s fishing videos are my favorite!!!! So yes, enlarging the pond would be a great investment. I actually used to own a house back in the 90”s that was on 43 acres and had a 4.5 acre pond. I caught a 8 pounder bass and a 6 pounder. Average was usually around 1 to 3 pound. Always released. Sold it in the late 90’s. Miss it to this day.

[@lindaatkins2197]

Your fishing brings back so many wonderful memories from my childhood. My parents loved fishing and had a boat on a local pond where we could go any time to enjoy this passtime. My Mom took the neighbor, after Dad passed. He enjoyed those times as much as she did.

[@caseylevy7310]

Houston is the spitting image of young Charlie in the Gene Wilder "Willy Wonka" movie!!!!

[@andyreyes37323]

I love the idea of making it bigger. That is a sweet idea.

[@bonnienorton2445]

That young man touches my heart. This is amazing to see your relationship together. 💗💗

[@denisecaldwell5741]

Great idea for the pond.

[@bobogilvie4472]

It is so great to hear A FATHER AND SON having a good time together. I remember those times with MY SON back in the day

[@skywatcher6864]

Kudos to Houston for letting his dad catch a few small fish! Way to go, L'il Bro! Belated Happy Birthday, Boone! Your fine family is the best birthday gift any husband and dad could ever hope for! God bless y'all!

[@cathyreed6180]

I think Houston needs to get him a new reel for his rod.

[@heidiDonato]

sounds like alot of work cant wait to see it finished

[@jeffrylindquist7616]

Thanks for consideration of redoing the pond❤.

[@FloatingVillageLife]

Your investigation into whether the bass pond is truly dead is both compelling and insightful. The way you approach the mystery with a mix of curiosity and critical thinking highlights your dedication to understanding and preserving natural habitats. Your commitment to uncovering the truth sheds light on important environmental issues and engages viewers in a meaningful way. And I am Floating Village Life.

[@brendahogue5487]

Daniel love and enjoy your videos. May the lord bless and protect you and Houston at the pond

[@andreuzee9455]

You need to clean out and dig a deep relief area before you break the dam so you may be able to save some of the fish.

[@MatsonsOutdoors]

No matter how high you raise the pond, it's going to be awesome and endless possibilities! Healthier ecosystem! I'm excited for you guys!

[@claramarble]

Houston I am in tears watching you having to experience a tradgedy at the pond. Know your dad understands your emotions. Am glad he is there for you. Good comes from tradgedy even if we don't see or understand it. Daniel high five for out fishing Houston.

[@srqlisa7881]

Listening to your father-son fish trash talk make me happy, it’s adorable.😂 And hearing Dejay’s donkeys.🤪

[@JackBassReelFishing]

i was pretty sad when i saw the video saying your bass pond was dead but im happy theres still fish

[@carolynwright7408]

I still think that pond had some kind of a shock. A lighten strike maybe.

[@amybarrett6523]

😮..dan! Fish it out! Freeze the fish! Get what ya can!

[@golfbravowhiskey8669]

Ol Houston "birdnest" Arms🤣. I personally with my equipment dug a pond that holds about 4.8 acres of water when it's full here in east Tx in January 2021 we actually finished the day of the record cold snap hit. After we got that couple of inches of snow we wound up with 11 1/2 inch rain in two days and with the massive runoff I have at this place water was going over the spillway after it was built. It's 3 1/2 years old now and the biggest bass it's caught is 5.1 pounds

[@Romo._71]

Been watching for 3 years and i love your videos and have inspired me to start going fishing Alot more often thank you ❤

[@leekillman802]

Arms Family are stewards of the land. Large and expensive project but contemplating it now is for all the right reasons. Your place is amazing and the effort to improve becomes a legacy for the future. Imagine the first fish caught by your grandchildren. If you pull the trigger it will be a pleasure to watch.

[@scotty2307]

Hello Daniel. Have you watched Bama Bas 5 acre pond build? Might give you some ideas for structure, and gravel/sand beds and such. I think that a pier would be a fantastic addition as well. I think it could be a really good idea, as you said, to remove a few feet of muck. If much of that is organic material, getting rid of it, and maybe adding some water plants would reduce the oxygenation problems. I really wish you luck.

[@hopefulhope9123]

Not only is it usually a good thing to invest back into your property but investing into saving and making better something that you get so much enjoyment out of and that means so much to you and your family and is part of your dad's Legacy and the fact that he made that pond and fished that pond is such a lovely beautiful special thing and it's neat that you can make it bigger and better and then it will also be something someday that you're grandbabies and great grandbabies get to enjoy

[@paulawhite2882]

What special times and memories with your son! I agree with expanding your pond. It is part of your business and a part of your life with your child. As parents, we are always trying to enrich a child's life, so that they can have memories and continue with family traditions.+

[@patricksmith3316]

Love the sound of cicadas!

[@johnnythompson3976]

I hope you can make it work I love watching your family

[@bettyflinchbaugh3731]

Houston respects Dan and not only cause he is dad but I think this year they are also best friends. Its caused Houston a maturity most kids his age don't acquire. Another words he is growing into a fine young man, when the time comes he will be a great daddy! God Bless!

[@nezlquasie]

You could definately set a net across the dredgepart of drain & pull out what u would keep/then send the rest on thru!❤😊 The great fun for ALL the kids in the future!

[@spiritwalker4816]

good to see yall////been waiten on pond update

[@vanessadaugherty4294]

Danielle, you might be able to catch your fish with a small marsh net on two staff poles? Catch and transfer so when they’re digging, you won’t loose all those on the bottom!

[@darlahartman2003]

Whatever you decide I'm going to support 100%. Thanks for sharing this wonderful adventure with us Arms family! 👍😊

[@michaelrehberg5198]

Glad to see the pond still has fish, hope you're able to enlarge the pond. Here's a little trick for grasshopper s for Houston, hold a hook by the eye with the point down and spread a line of super glue down the back. If you want the hook point glue it to the back, down glue to belly. You'll be surprised how well the hopper holds up.

[@judeecole9885]

What happened with Houston’s little buddy? Houston don’t be sad. You guys get to start all new.❤❤❤

[@judeecole9885]

Little Jacob that’s who I was talking about in case you were wondering lol

[@jacquehopkins2787]

He is still around, just busy doing other things over the summer ​@@judeecole9885

[@Lisah1962]

Love the pond videos, they remind me of when I was Houston’s age fishing along the Allegheny river

[@christinecasaccia2994]

It is sad what happened to your fish. It is always hard to have something like that go wrong. It will be exciting to watch a bigger pond be built. Many videos to come. I have never watched a pond be built. 😊

[@deborahsterling-lee5048]

I just Love the repore between you two. I so enjoy when you both come back at each other. Prayers for the pond and can't wait to see what you do with the pond❤🙏

[@JanetHowes-f7o]

Arms Family Homestead is the best So down to earth. Well mannered, Emma Lee is so grown up and Houston is too. I enjoy their videos aloy

[@joycedellinger2528]

I enjoyed seeing the two of you fishing and catching a few. Hopefully the fish will come back.

[@2bornot2b60]

Houston, it is sad to see you not able to have fun fishing. I have the upmost respect for you and your dad. You two made a awesome team. I hope something can be worked out for the fishing hole, pond.

[@GeraldCraig-n2q]

Houston sounds so mature talking about the pond

[@toddgolemon8993]

You should build a catch, clean, and cook dock on the pond!

[@doogssmee9742]

WHEN you start draining it make a good clean path to the creek so the water and fish have a good path .... then just lower your "dam wall" cut by a few feet every couple of days to give the fish a chance to move out with the water. "Lets dig" has good videos about what makes a solid dam wall ... the type of clay etc

[@timmountford8610]

It's all good at least you have visions in future for the pond.

[@whereiswaynie]

I hope you make it happen, looking forward to seeing the progress!

[@davidasimkosr4641]

Pond needs be deeper and aerated due to hot weather

[@pcruz4774]

Hey Houston and Daniel I love watching your videos and you guys made me love hunting and fishing and now I fish just about every day and every video that you make I just love watching them you guys have helped me through hard times and I thank you for that keep up the good work.

[@phillipjohnson915]

Build a holding cage 4’Lx2.5’wx2.5’h for transporting fish. Use half inch hardwire mesh to keep unwanted guests out. Hinge the door to open to your preference and spring load it. A good latch is a must. Float it so as to utilize all the space while at the same time ease of adding fish. A short sided watering trough to set the cage in for the transport. Please add water. 🤠 If you do or don’t catch and release, my suggestion would be to clean out a good path of least resistance to the creek. This may not be a feasible solution. I was thinking about putting your equipment to work. Whatever the case, I wish yall the very best of success. 🐟🎣🤠

[@hamrad645]

I know nothing about ponds and very little about fishing, but some of the most special times of my life was out on Alex Pond in Northwest Arkansas with my grandpa (we lost him in 1972) and though I have no photos of us fishing, that was a special time in my life -- I was about 10, and of course, I'm 79 how! Houston will will treasure the times left fishing in the pond. Those memories will be precious to Houston and to you!

[@hamrad645]

I cannot imagine how devastating this is for you all. It's your call (you and DeJay), but your property values would be greater as a result if you go forward with this project.

[@hamrad645]

P. S. May God bless you and yours always!

[@carolmiland9665]

So sad this happened to your pond. Hope you can fix it. Love to you all ❤

[@TrixieJFerguson]

When is Greg going to be coming? You can have him make Houston’s little pond bigger and put some of your bass in it. 😍

[@sissy8563]

Daniel I hope you watched Sandi off Sheepishly Me this morning, she's also building a merch building she's watching you & Djay ❤❤ I left her a comment that if Mark ' her husband ' had any good fishing /hunting holes maybe you would come up to Canada and give them pointers lol ❤❤❤❤❤

[@THEDUDE420JIZZ]

I love you guys . Would love to see you grow the poud , it sounds so exciting!!! In my prayers, God bless!!

[@LITOWB]

Oh that would be so cool to see a bass pond upgrade!

[@RumMonkeyable]

A bigger pond is a GREAT idea and way to improve the farm. 👍👏❤😍🥰✨

[@jtdamomma]

If you drain the pond, you could do a huge harvest of bass and bluegill, and once you have all you can handle, release the remainder to the creek. I wonder how long it would take to refill the pond after the expansion is done.

[@vickibwarren9722]

Still saddens me to think about how many big bass you lost out of the pond... Like they say it is what it is. It's great you're thinking about ideas to refresh the pond and even make it bigger, I agree with you Houston is in the prime years and he will grow up fast❤. Love you guys. Enjoy your blessed day XXXO 💕😁

[@rebeccaplummer7847]

❤ Thank you for sharing. Inlarging the pond would be awesome 😊

[@lisazappala4381]

It was so great seeing you both out on the pond. I’m praying for it to work out because the pond is such a big part of your memories and sun with Houston and for yourself. I’m not going to talk to what to do cause I I’m not you but I where you are, I would do it if possible Or even put some of those air things in to try to save it till Houston goes on

[@janicehaas4618]

Good luck on whatever decision you make how about the pond. Have a blessed day. Thanks for the smiles 😁

[@peggymenser6574]

Weather you decide to expand your pond or not maybe a fountain would airate the pond enough so the fish wont die next time. Im not sure of it will help that much but its a thought. It was sad to see Houston so upset from losing all the fish. It will be exciting to watch the expansion happen if you do it.

[@alysiachristensen5475]

So sad that you lost a bunch of big fish but I can see the benefits! Best wishes!!!

[@steveshoemaker6347]

l am old and ALL of my family on both sides and wife kids all gone for one reason or another....So i feel like y'all are my family now,l really do....Thanks Danial Houston and family GOD BLESS Y'ALL....... Old F-4 II Shoe🇺🇸

[@trudiharmon7640]

Evening Daniel and Houston. Sorry Houston you didn’t catch anything. New plans sound awesome if they are doable. It will be amazing for you all to fish out on for many many years. Next generations. Great video. Have a great weekend take care and God bless 🙏💕