Fish University

Author: Mississippi State University

Fish University is a science-based podcast covering the latest research in fish management from the small pond to the vast ocean. This podcast is part of a larger podcast network: Natural Resources University, funded by the Renewable Resources Extension Act.
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The Trophy Factory | Ep 34
Episode 34
Wednesday, 17 December, 2025

Sometimes you just need to follow your dreams. Eric Mayo is a Mississippi pond owner with a small 1.5-acre pond. After complete renovation, Eric wanted something different. So, he did everything we preach against in pond management. He stocked different species, collected them from the wild, and just threw in as many unusual species as possible. The results? Eric holds nine Mississippi rod-and-reel and fly rod records, many of which came from his small pond. If you want to hear about managing for trophy redspotted sunfish and longear sunfish, well hold my beer and watch this! Do you have questions or comments? Follow the Fish University Facebook community and chat with Wes or suggest future episodes! Watch this episode on YouTube (here)!