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Day 1 Pond Build: • Building a 5 Acre Bass...
Day 2 Pond Build: • Building a 5 Acre Bass...
Day 3 Pond Build: • Building a 5 Acre Bass...
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Day 6 Pond Build: • Building a 5 Acre Bass...
Day 7 Pond Build: • Building a 5 Acre Bass...
Day 8 Pond Build: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Adding Structure: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Filling it with Water: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Hurricane Update: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
New Pet Ducks: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
The Final Chapter: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Big Problems: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Filling it with Water: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Filling it with Water Part 2: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Filling it with Water Part 4: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Filling it with Water Part 5: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Filling it with Water Part 6: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Filling it with Water Part 7: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Filling it with Water Part 8: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Hydroseeding: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Fixing a Leak: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Adding Fish: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Installing Aerators: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Underwater Lights: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Spring Planting: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
New Fishing Cabin: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
New Cabin Tour: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Stocking Shad: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Adding Vegetation: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Liming and Fertilizing: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Baby Ducks Hatched: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Tagging the Bass: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Adding the Bass: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
First Time Fishing: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Adding Solar Power: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Micro Fishing for a New Pet: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Mystery Fish: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Adding Cypress Trees and Structure: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Handfeeding the Bass: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Adding 300 Goldfish: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Glass Bottom Kayaks: • Exploring the 5 Acre P...
Building a Duck House: • Building a Duck House ...
Adding Crawfish: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Adding Lily Pads and Vegetation: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Tagging Our Pet Bass: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Underwater Drones: • Exploring the 5 Acre P...
RC Duck Decoys: • Spying on Pond Wildlif...
My Biggest Mistakes: • My Biggest Mistakes Bu...
Crystal Clear Water: • Arctic Freeze Turns 5 ...
Building an Eagle Nest: • Building an Eagle Nest...
1 Year Later: • One Year Ago I Built a...
Bait Pond Day 1: • Building Our Next Pond...
Filling Bait Pond with Water: • Building a New Shrimp ...
Adding 5,000 Prawns: • Our New Pond Build is ...
Tiger Bass are Spawning: • Our Tiger Bass are Spa...
Adding 1,000 Tilapia: • Adding 1,000 Tilapia t...
Adding 2,000 Prawns: • Adding 2000 Prawns to ...
One Year Ago We Added the Bass: • One Year Ago We Added ...
Delivering Fish to Eagle Nest: • Delivering Fish to the...
Strapping a tiny camera on a bass: • Strapping a Tiny Camer...
Schooling Tiger Bass: • Schooling Tiger Bass A...
Aquascape Pond Build Day 1: • Building a Giant Water...
Aquascape Pond Build Day 2: • Building an Aquascape ...
Aquascape Pond Build Day 3: • Building an Aquascape ...
Aquascape Final Day: • Our New Pond Build is ...
Stocking Rainbow Trout: • Stocking Rainbow Trout...
Adding Fish to Cedar Falls: • Adding Fish to Our New...
Day 1 vs Day 500: • We Built a 5 Acre Pond...
Trapping Crawfish: • Trapping Crawfish for ...
Adding Florida Strain Bass: • Adding a New Strain of...
Underwater Fish Tracking System: • Building the World's M...
Adding 10,000 fish: • Adding 10,000 Fish to ...
Revealing a Secret Project: • Revealing a Secret Pro...
Our Bass Spawned: • The Bass Spawned in th...
Adding 5,000 Prawns: • Adding 5,000 Prawns to...
Stocking Tilapia: • Adding 8,000 Fish to t...
Day 1 Vs. Year 2: • I Built a 5 Acre Pond ...
Adding 12,000 Fish: • Adding 12,000 Fish to ...
Day 1 Vs. Day 100 Cedar Falls: • I Built a Wildlife Pon...
Adding 15,000 Fish: • Adding 10,000 Fish to ...
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[@JoshuaFletcher]

True human being sharing all this. You wanted to do something. You thought about it. Did the thing. Showed what you did. Shared what it took and why you made choices you made. Hats off to you, amigo. This is what the internet should be about.

[@sijster]

ur so ignorant

[@konrad1916]

For I handed on to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures; that he was buried; that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures 1 Corinthians 15:3

[@garrettjohnson3458]

I started watching bama bass in 2018 It’s amazing to see how far they’ve come. From regular fishing vids to this. I just started my electrical career and I can not wait to see where it leads me

[@kerkmoam5523]

How many of yall have been here since episode one🎉😎

[@hornantuutti5157]

Hell yeah. Cheers from finland.

[@brittanybynature]

☝🏼

[@TheREELBass_Dad]

Damn skippy

[@bradragan6514]

🎉😎

[@asherkruse9537]

It’s been a long ride brother been here since day one and way before that

[@robertsoliz6821]

KZbin started playing the video before I got the sound on, had to rewind just to hear "folks at home!" 🤣 I've really enjoyed following this whole project! 😁

[@youtuber8413]

That’s legendary

[@FZ0504]

Same dude

[@05645ci]

I do it every time:)

[@comfortsnail6342]

Folks at home or I don't want it

[@henrywagy159]

Just wanted to say that this is my favorite series on KZbin. These videos are just downright entertaining

[@ErickOnEverything]

• Excavation: $4,000 • Clay: $188,500 • Excavating pond dirt: $30,000 Drain pipe: $6,500 Hauling clay: $108,750 (based on 750 truckloads at $145 per load) • Clay spreading and compacting: $30,000 • Road work: $1,000 Pea gravel: $1,500 • Water well and pump: $10,000 • Emergency spillway: $3,000 • Soil erosion control: $5,000 (estimated) • Dock: $8,000 • Dock lights: $1,000 (estimated) • Automatic fish feeder: $1,000 Pond leak repair: $600 (per unit) • Fish stocking: $1,800 (per load) + $1,000 (for bass) • Liming: $2,600 if anyone's interested in how ai summarized this video

[@sdksniper]

So about 400k

[@RC-qf3mp]

What AI program you use for the summary? And can it help me negotiate alimony with my ex-wife?

[@BornIn1500]

@@sdksniper Yea. But there's no way he made nearly a half million from his channel before creating that pond. Has to be something else and I doubt he took out a loan for this.

[@kylemac8672]

​@@BornIn1500I think he works as an engineer for aerospace or military.

[@preluded]

@@BornIn1500he could have mortgaged his house plus used savings plus KZbin. Million ways to figure it out

[@Keikdv]

I live 3 high up in a rental appartment. Will never get a pond. And never liked fishing. But watching someone with passion talking about and doing his thing ánd watching beautifull wildlife, is what gets me subscribed and watch every episode. Thanks!

[@user-if4tu5kl8f]

I was laid up because of surgery when I discovered your videos on KZbin. You had already aired a couple of videos of the 5 acre pond build. I found your videos very interesting, so I went back and watched your previous videos to catch up. I haven’t missed a video since! I can hardly wait two weeks for a new video to come out. I really enjoy your content and your narration. I used to love to hunt and fish, but I’m now disabled and have a hard time getting around, walking on uneven ground is almost impossible for me. So I watch a lot of hunting and fishing content and get my pleasure of the outdoors through others. I enjoy seeing all the wildlife and watching you catch the bass and seeing the bass continue to grow. Keep up the great content, I look forward to every other Sunday evening to see a new video. God Bless You and Your Family! Ed, from Kentucky……

[@ChewieBabyTW]

Memories this pond will make..........Priceless.

[@ScreamingTc]

My pond is a small wildlife pond made out of a child's paddling pool dug into a few feet of dirt, and laid onto a bed of sand. Obviously not big enough to keep bass in, but it's brought frogs, toads, birds, and even the occasional snake into the garden. Whilst I love your five acre pond project, a wildlife pond can be practically any size as long as your aim is to provide habitat for aquatic species to move into.

[@B_ponds]

I have a small pond I'm working on. EMPD liner it's 35' long 8' wide and different depths from 1'-5'. Have koi and minnows in it. Wild frogs came and now a snake.

[@coreyjackson3574]

You wanted a pond. You made it happen. Well damn done!!

[@wellyesbutactuallyno8959]

never knew you were still working full time besides KZbin. so much respect for what you do. this channel already seemed like it was your full time the way you manage it. big ups love from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@calebgodby4709]

402,250 for all of it.

[@C5Ceezus]

Really not that bad tbh

[@Big-Government-Is-The-Problem]

@@C5Ceezus i guess its all about perspective but 402k is a ton for the average person, and even for an upper middle class person with a 3-5m networth. this Pond is a major part of his KZbin channel so it makes him money and will eventually become a profitable thing (if not already), but if i had a 5m networth and just wanted a nice pond for fishing, swimming and maybe jet skiing in, spending lets say 500k, 10% of my NW would be pretty wild. that being said, a 500k pond for someone with 5m invested making 10% average annual growth certainly isnt going to ruin your finances. if i was some above average guy making $250k a year, 400k for a pond would be a crazy expenditure. all that being said, to each their own and if this makes him happy then thats a great use of his money, and ofc its an asset that will last for generations assuming his family holds onto the land. its certainly better than spending 400k on luxury cars that typically go down in value

[@ashleyvalleyfarms3712]

Real MVP

[@Shushfrrn]

make that in a month@@Big-Government-Is-The-Problem

[@Big-Government-Is-The-Problem]

@@Shushfrrn imagine lying online in hopes that some randoms will compliment you for it to stroke your fragile ego... wealthy people dont brag about their income. you 100% do not make 400k a month, and even if you did, nobody cares or wants to be around people who are not humble.

[@colinpearson4995]

The last minute 30 seconds is why you’re so fun to watch and root for. Keep it up sir God bless

[@df-xp6zr]

This is my favorite series on KZbin, the quality of the build, explanations and commitment is amazing. We have been blessed to be part of your beautiful Sunday pond family.

[@JR-rn5sh]

I am a civil engineer orignally from the south but now work in southern California. I can tell you that i do this for a living every day all day and your numbers are insanely cheap compared to california. This is a 5 million dollar project in San Diego County.

[@stryker5573]

Living in the deep south has its advantages, especially if you can find a way to make an above average income. Cost of living has to be multiples cheaper than southern California where this pond is located.

[@jimt5683]

Ouch there goes my dream own the drain!

[@johnlyn1]

I thought the cost to build this was close to $5 million, especially considering the amount of clay he had to truck in.

[@Joe-xm3fm]

That’s bc CA sucks

[@reconnaissance7372]

I am so amazed how much cheaper this was to build than I thought it would be. I have seen Salt Water Reef Systems that cost literally around the same amount of money. I know people that have worked hard, and they thought it's either, I get myself a Tesla or a Reef Tank and they have chosen the Aquarium. I'm really thankful you were so transparent with the build all throughout. Really awesome of you to do.

[@PrivateMemo]

Tesla or a reef tank isn't even a question. And I've never had fish in my life. 😂😂

[@linuxiswaybetter]

@@PrivateMemoI own a Tesla and I wish I had a reef tank. Hands down.

[@Jayako12]

Salt water systems are on a whole different magnitude of care and cost.

[@moltderenou]

Me as well. I had imagined it to be close to $ 1 million

[@RogueCorps]

At least we have LEDs for reefs now. Metal halide lights were awful $$$ and heat.

[@Whatthehecccc]

2 weeks is crazy I need more bamabass!!!

[@mariuskoekemoer4646]

terrible to have one episode a month

[@jondebono7020]

@bamabass I LOVE YOUR VIDOES BRO !!!!! Been following you for years ..since your backyard pond build !! I have a much smaller scale to your pond, About an 1/4 acre + in the northerrn part of California. I have learned so much from your vids...you have helped me design my smaller pond in so many ways. My feed trained northern strain largemouth, catfish , bluegill, redeared sunfish, and carp are growing like crazy. Got lots of fathead minnows and golden shiner minnows too. Keep the GREAT vids coming man !!!!!

[@will9603]

I’ve been watching your vids since Bonnie and Clyde were little babies in you’re indoor tank. This has been a journey I’ll never forget as I really do feel part of it. Thank you for all the entertainment and knowledge you’ve provided over the years. Looking forward to your next project, I’m watching from the U.K

[@williamcummins6115]

I started watching even before the 5 acre pond build .... I remember watching the small backyard pond build !!! Glad to see you guys are still doing great ! Much love and respect , Keep it up ! Love you guys ❤

[@HartSickle]

I can't believe you have a full time job as an electrical engineer, a wife and two young kids that you are obviously a great father to, you have enough time to build and maintain four (soon to be five) water features, and you still have time to shoot and edit all of these videos. You must be the most productive man alive. Do you not sleep?

[@davetheflashguy]

He's very efficient

[@kurotaka007]

Haven’t missed an episode yet. I live now in Japan spent a lot of years business travel to Birmingham and fell in love with Alabama. First class production and story lines. Always appreciate the work of a man with faith! God bless.

[@teevarg]

I have a ranch in Texas and this is SUPER helpful. I’ve been wanting to start a project like this but there’s very few resources that go in depth the way you did. 👍🏼appreciate the detail thank you

[@dannyht92]

Watched the build since Day1. I wouldn't care how much it cost. If I had the money this is how it would be. It's perfect. Priceless when you love the water and fishing. Thank you for showing the world. 🍻

[@rg20322]

I was fortunate enough to discover this channel when the first video was posted. I am not into fishing, but love engineering so watched it to find out. What a great choice! This has been such a great series and as stated in this video cost is based on location, soil, etc, etc, etc. I just love the fact that this family is so dedicated to nature, and along with this pond it's clearly creating more opportunities for every native species in the area. Love this channel!

[@dannyht92]

@@rg20322 Yeah their joy for nature is awesome.

[@snooketcher]

Been a pleasure to see its progress. Hopefully it will be there for your grandchildren to enjoy!

[@drak0v]

Great video, and thank you for this breakdown. I was estimating $1M and was glad to be off by $500k. If you have the clay it becomes a lot more affordable.

[@jefffather4663]

in the YT universe, and his past-to-current subscribers and views, $500k isn't anything for costs. Now that he's at 1mil subs, there will be plenty for future projects...

[@Darbobski]

I had a similar dream about having my own bass pond. I got a master's degree and wrote novels in hopes of funding that dream. it did not pan out, but it is nice to see evidence that it can work out now and then for some folks! Fun series of videos! It brings a smile to my face each time I see a new one.

[@glass1258]

Electrician vs scholar ….. interesting how it works out considering the cost education

[@Darbobski]

@@glass1258 I believe he said he was an electircal engineer? That is a college degree where I come from.

[@CoalCoalJames]

@@Darbobski And that in and of itself is the problem. Most every electrical engineer I have ever met was self taught or had a long working apprenticeship with no loans ect~

[@Darbobski]

@@CoalCoalJames Electrician, yes. Electrical engineer, no. My best friend is an electrical engineer. We roomed together at the University of Platteville. Folks are confusing a trade with a degree-based profession.

[@jakesnyder4199]

@@CoalCoalJamesnope

[@jjarvis25]

I’ve loved these videos for a while now. My twins are now old enough to ask if there’s a new pond video out. It’s so cool to share this with them. Just want to say thank you for everything you do.

[@leibmenter2331]

I’m very glad that our views are allowing you to do this. You work hard for us, I’m glad that we can give back by just watching.

[@Jorric]

This has been my favorite series on youtube, thanks for sharing with us!

[@nickobyco.2375]

Glad to be tagging along! I loved the old top water attacks but the 5 acre pond series I have fallen in love with!

[@JasonSpasoff]

I've fished maybe twice in my entire life but found your channel when you were on episode 3 of the pond build and I've been here ever since! Congrats on all of your success and I can't wait to see what projects are next.

[@Rick-wu9gu]

I've watched it right through the start and enjoyed it immensely! The work and thought that went into the process boggles the mind!! If I could do it though, I think I would stock mine with Northern Pike and Walleye, 😅 Thank you for sharing the costs though, my wife and I have talked about what the cost would have been quite a bit. I know that could be a touchy subject with everyone sharing their opinions...but just remember, there's only 1 opinion that matters, that's yours. It's your project, and as long as you are happy that is all that matters. Thank you again for sharing your project!!

[@user-MRG1130]

Appreciate you giving such a thorough breakdown of the build. I’ve been watching your channel since the first pond in your backyard. This channels become one of my goto channels, I’ve watched every episode/video. You’re one of the few creators who keeps a consistent schedule, and always goes above and beyond on all of your projects. I know things happen, but it gets frustrating when you watch a project for months, and the content creators suddenly stops midway to start on something else. You guys have earned every penny earned on social media, it’s awesome to hear you’ve been able to fund all of this from your content. I assumed this much, but didn’t know for sure. See ya in the next video, 🙏🏻🇺🇸.

[@rogerdudra178]

I've sure enjoyed watching you build this pond and I'm pleased to see bigger bass living in it. Sorry about the weather you had. It sure beats some of the blizzards I've seen.

[@nastygen4]

This is the only channel I’ll watch ads for. Love every second of this pond build and I can’t wait to see how big they get over the years!!!

[@mtyx01]

BAMABASS may God keep providing you and your family this much and more! Know that many of us were worried about you bc u were not posting your weekly video! You have given us hours and hours of solace and joy.

[@FYMASMD]

Pond owner did all the work. The sky wizard didn’t do anything.

[@tomkarau]

The program is uploaded biweekly... not weekly.

[@codem0de]

Been a fan for a long time. You are both lovely, genuine people! I can't think of anyone who deserves this pond more than you two! Anyone who is jealous can just go backlash their new reel.

[@johnbobb1835]

I have watched this entire series from start to finish. I travel through Alabama a lot for work and every time I do I wonder exactly where this pond is just so I can drive by and see it for myself. Thanks to you and your family for this content it has been awesome watching it!

[@Barbaralee1205]

I have Amish friends we visit in Alabama and I keep telling them about your pond and how we should go see it!!

[@8scubasteve8]

Congratulations on all the success Bama Bass! You’re a hardworking family man, I have so much respect you!

[@NeuroD369]

Don’t forget, they are our memories too. Thank you❤

[@Ecka63]

From memory, I first came across your pond channel when you were lining it with clay and I watched because in Australia, anything outside your backyard is a dam so when I saw you were building a 5 acre pond, I thought it was pretty weird ..... I've been hooked ever since and eagerly look forward to your videos dropping.

[@loganmnbvcxzasdfghjklpoiuytrew]

Always a great Sunday when Bama bass post

[@bilinasmini3480]

observed the construction since Day 1. How much it cost wouldn't matter to me. This is how things would be if I had the money. It's flawless. Priceless if you enjoy fishing and the water. I appreciate you letting the world see.

[@Abe_Sinclair]

Well it's about time! The episode we've all been waiting for!! 🍿👀🤑🤑

[@russhayes4882]

Haven't ever missed an episode really look forward to seeing everyone ! Thank you for all the very interesting and informative videos !

[@MFhorn06]

Bama, I've loved this series from the beginning! I always wondered how you were able to afford such a project. Honestly I expected an answer like I got old money, or business ownership or something. The true answer is so much more wholesome, props for having the talent and drive to build your channel to this size. Glad I could be along for the ride! Keep up the awesome content!

[@jefffather4663]

he mentioned be an engineer or EE in a previous video. Yeah, that money goes a long way in Bama. then his high-quality vids got the views to get the algorithm going. Once it was off and flying, the sky was the limit. He's still ascending! 1mil subs! He'll be at 2 mil before we realize it.

[@highstreetkillers4377]

it's practically an investment now. I'm sure he'll eventually be making a profit off this pond build.

[@martyparsons8395]

This video answered many questions, thank you very much for being so transparent about this amazing project! I hope one day I'll be able to bring my 3 girls out to fish it!

[@a-mf4ls]

Ur vids are consistently good, thx.

[@justmyself1000]

Thank You for this! Wow, excellent information! NOBODY ever does this! Lays it all out! I leaves the person watching incomplete. This knowledge only enhances my enjoyment. It brings this together and connects the dots. Again, thank you for sharing this info! Funny thing is...before your video...I always just thought it was...dig a hole and fill it with water!

[@alisonp3398]

Your first video on the pond build popped up on my feed one day. Even though I live in an apartment in New Jersey, I truly enjoy these types of videos and learning the difference between builds like yours and various koi/ backyard ponds. Thank you for sharing the cost of the various elements of the build. I feel sharing this information was quite personal, but it’s wonderful that you felt comfortable with sharing it with your BAMABASS family 🙏 May you and your family have many amazing years with this pond ❤

[@joetaylor1712]

I completely enjoy this entire series. My favorite part is how much you do for the animals.

[@jasonbrady2495]

What a magical place you have built my friend. Such much wildlife

[@jamesanderson6882]

I grew up in the country and now (reluctantly) live in the city. The channel makes me happy!. thanks.

[@MartySumo]

Every dollar put in this land was well worth it!!! This land and water will be passed down for many generations imagine the crazy party’s their kids will have here haha

[@SoloHiker1]

Until the kids inherit it, don't work the land. Mortgage it to buy a BMW, then lose it to the taxman.

[@Urbanangling]

I used to watch your bass videos when I was in Jr high and now I’m an adult and this is still one of my favorite channels.

[@brianh-mq8rk]

A bass pond was never in my retirement plans, I am not a fisherman. I found your site through watching some youtubers that got backyard aquascapes ponds. I really love how much wild life it attracts. Now I am thinking hmmm maybe.

[@SquirrelTheBaby]

I started watching this channel and other pond contractors’ when I had the idea of having a koi pond in my backyard. They helped me gathering ideas for the type of build, budget, and maintenance etc. I ordered materials online & from home stores before digging. The build (mainly the digging) took two of us (woman in 50s & man in 60s) and two seasons (1 fall and 1 spring, unexpected tree roots from trees over 100 years old). By late spring of the second year, the koi fish and hyacinths were in the pond! It was pure joy watching the fish swimming, hyacinths blooming, and water falls (simple waterfalls in the beginning and later bog filters) running. Shortly after that, birds, frogs, groundhogs, raccoons, deer, hawks, buzzards... all started to come to our backyard. That’s the house project we’re proud of and enjoyed the most. The young family that purchased my property a couple of years ago also loved aquatic stuff. The husband always had a dream of owning his own pond, according to him.

[@aa.vermaverma6090]

Same as I came watching backyard fish pond

[@MeizrRoeni]

I began to watch even prior to the construction of the 5-acre pond. I recall seeing the little backyard pond get built! I'm happy to see that you guys are still succeeding! Much respect and love, and keep going! I adore you two.

[@jdog22c34]

I appreciated the transparency here. Thank you.

[@johnhayes4454]

Been here for a long time now, feels good to know I practically built a pond now

[@TheBlindkiller85407]

It’s a give and take for every user and you. We watch, you provide. Your time though is spent for the love of what you’re doing and for us. Hats off to you, Liz children and any family that’s ever been impacted by your work for us and this channel. Thank you dearly!

[@deloreanbeard5173]

Me and my family watch this every time you release a video you inspired us all to love pounds and wanna create one of our own

[@lpallen98]

I’ve enjoyed watching from the beginning of the construction of the pond.

[@corbo3094]

you are thankin us viewers for support , but me i'm personnaly thankin you for making those videos

[@markvanderstelt8999]

yes and i thank you for thanking Him.😀😀😀

[@owenator]

Wow. Thanks for the transparency and sharing. This really helps a lot of people potentially looking to build their own pond. I plugged you to another KZbinr called "The Fish Whisperer", and I'm sure other subscribers had as well, and he only recently build his own small pond as well for his alligator gar. Keep up the tremendous content and the hard work. P.S. Your pond should be classified as a wildlife conservatory specifically because of the bald eagles. Best wishes from Toronto, Canada!

[@mitchcs7363]

Crazy to see how far the pond has come since two years ago!

[@yasminreid3036]

I started watching your pond build the first video, at the start of a life changing nervous breakdown I have been recovering from. Every week I have watched your amazing videos and adored listening to your calm voice and watching the wildlife. I have always wondered why/how you were able to build the pond and just want to say thank you so much for telling us xx your videos have been therapy for me and the most relaxing half hour of the week. Thank you xx

[@flowodon.3556]

This has to be my favorite series on KZbin, thanks for the awesome videos.

[@coreyjackson3574]

This is the type of content I LOVE, super informative, talks about the highs and lows unbiased. Also, it's clearly not a choice, Hennessy Raptor over the pretty golf cart 😉

[@DonnaGarcia-ul6ke]

Great vid, looking forward to more.

[@thisolesignguy2733]

I truly am grateful for your channel, it's been so entertaining and educational. Not only for someone that would love to have a pond of my own someday, but also for someone that absolutely loves fishing. Watching your videos has actually made me a better fisherman since I can watch how your bass are acting and see the same ideas around the ponds that I like to fish. I've even ran into a few fishermen out on the lake and when we get to talking, I always refer them to your channel. I'm sure a few of your subs are people that fell in love with your channel as much as I have 😁

[@jerzcnate]

I never cared how much it cost to build the pond. I just enjoyed the videos.

[@maushardt13]

This whole series would be good to show in schools😊❤❤

[@harten66]

The Mr.Beast of Pond building

[@dinho890i]

Not a good comparison my guy😂

[@harten66]

@@dinho890i in the aspect that he reinvests everything from the videos into his content lol, not all the other controversies haha

[@billyjones714]

Definitely motivation to get on my dreams. Thanks for the inspiration big dawg 💯💯

[@paulkersey8865]

Hell even $1MM seems on the cheap side. Bravo.

[@davegray02]

This has truly been my favorite series I've ever followed on youtube and it's not even close. Appreciate the transparency not just in this video about the costs but in all of your videos about the challenges.

[@BlkMagickGaia3]

I love to see people afford things that bring them joy, without harming others.

[@andrewjackson5127]

NO WAY for Cyber Truck. You know whether you mentioned price or not. People are gonna be envious and negative and critical and all of that stuff, so we're very happy to know how much it cost and so happy that you're blessed to be able to do it and share it with us. 'Specially since it's been worth it I think course I didn't pay for it 😅

[@OllyJC]

I started binging the channel a week ago. After hours of watching, I started searching for the episode on this topic. Couldn't find anything and gave up. Speak of the devil! Good timing!

[@nb6065]

It’s worth every penny

[@markvanderstelt8999]

How much did you put in ?

[@nb6065]

@@markvanderstelt8999 my two cents lol 😂

[@patrickeverett9493]

So I was having a ruff night and was looking for a video to end it on a positive note. Thank you for being that note!

[@marcuspowell6805]

It’s not hard to sense that this man is genuinely a good humble man. May God continue too bless him and his family in the MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS CHRIST AMEN🤝🫡

[@tonysweazy4107]

I’ve been watching since you started digging the pond, and have absolutely loved the journey! I’m really sorry if you felt like you needed to share the price of this. Makes me sad that people can’t just enjoy that you’re willing to share this wonderful journey with us. Keep all the wonderful content coming! Thx for sharing!

[@Firefoxav26]

Holy hell this is the episode I waited for for 2 years. Literally why I followed lol

[@mixedmartialanarchist6469]

So what was the total cost?

[@andrewhurst6360]

@@mixedmartialanarchist6469$500,000

[@davidcheever8175]

Thank you for explaining the pond build. You went through a lot of work to get where you are today, but from the sounds of it, it was a labor love and a dream you had for a long time. I have enjoyed following along and have look forward each and every improvement you have added to the area. And by building the pond you have made a anchor point for all the wildlife living in and migrating through your area. I love the wildlife updates and seeing your family grow and enjoy what you created. Keep up the good work. Love your channel. San Diego, California.

[@anthonyturner791]

The money part was never a interest for me I just love the videos

[@ChicagoTRS]

I would have guessed a higher number for the total pond build…having the clay resource so near really made it possible. But of course this did not include the aquascape pond, the cabin, and various equipments. When all said and done probably close to a million but well worth the memories and good times that will be spent there.

[@BallPythonPassion]

Mr Beast is already under scrutiny for using those spinning wheels for entry of prizes. Those are considered gambling. I'm not trying to be negative and I really enjoy your channel. Just don't want to see you get caught up in some type of civil litigation

[@C.W-p8w]

Why would you even mention a cringe channel like mr. beast here

[@highstreetkillers4377]

that's the American way. You get successful and someone sue's you

[@please-wake-up-now]

Man, this is such an awesome journey! It’s crazy how a big pond starts with just an idea and some hard work. I’m really curious about how you'll balance everything once the fish are in and thriving! Can't wait for more updates! 🐟✨

[@PJax17]

Gotta love this channel... Great fishing, wildlife, and family fun! Everytime the video starts I'll say " Folks at home" to my gf and she just laughs...😂 Good stuff man!

[@gilbertogarcia5802]

I’ve been watching for about a year and learning with each video this video makes me appreciate your videos even more saludos from Mexico 🇲🇽

[@heatheryarbrough5255]

Loved the pond build episodes. I have been here from the beginning. Thanks for bringing us all along on this fabulous journey

[@aljr118]

I have to say you have done a great job on your 5-acre pond. I've been following your channel, which I found through a search looking for somebody who had possibly a streaming cam featuring Bass. I really love bass fishing and I love watching the fish themselves and you have kept my interest all through the years since you first started putting in your backyard pond. 😀

[@Hanseshadow]

I've built two tiny house ponds. I've always been fascinated by them. The last one has a nice waterfall in my front yard. Watching your videos is really inspiring. Thank you for them!

[@toddthebod22]

I commend you. we all get to spend money through you! it's been a joy watching the pond build, bass growth, and all the wildlife and everything with it.

[@willxiong1569]

This is definitely one of the most wholesome youtube channels I watch. 90% of my youtube-ing are probably fail videos but this channel is one of my favorite channels. Keep it up!

[@allenwj6279]

One of my favorite pond build

[@glennwestiii3]

I am so glad you enjoy your pond! That shows what hard work and dedication can achieve.

[@austinmolinich9777]

I've been here since the start of the backyard pond. Idk how long that is but I truly love these videos. You're such a good human being and I love what you're doing. I can only dream of being able to do it one day. I hope one day to meet you and even get to come to the pond myself. If you ever decide to do day tours of the pond for money I would definitely be a buyer!

[@user-qm2zg2dk3s]

I started watching this series from the third episode, watched it every week since then, and I don't think I've ever committed. I've really anticipated each video and love your work. This, my opinion, is a video I've been waiting for.