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Sitting Dockside

Hosted by Matt Rayl/ Troy Goldsby · education · EN-US

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About this Podcast:

Welcome to Sitting Dockside with Pond and Lake Management Experts. This podcast shares first hand knowledge from Pond and Lake Management experts. Its purpose is to educate pond and lake owners and lake management professionals. I'm your host, Matt Rayl, a pond and lake professional with over 20 years experience in the industry.If you have a pond or lake this is great place to listen and learn dock side from pond and lake management experts.

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What is Sitting Dockside about?

Welcome to Sitting Dockside with Pond and Lake Management Experts. This podcast shares first hand knowledge from Pond and Lake Management experts. Its purpose is to educate pond and lake owners and lake management professionals. I'm your host, Matt Rayl, a pond and lake professional with over 20 years experience in the industry.

Who hosts Sitting Dockside?

Sitting Dockside is hosted by Matt Rayl/ Troy Goldsby. The show has published 95 episodes to date.

What has Sitting Dockside covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Episode 96-Hot Water and Hydrology: Is Your Lake Leaking?" (17 March 2025, 20 minutes), "Episode 95- Spring Pond Fertilization: Timing and Surprising Outcomes" (10 March 2025, 26 minutes), and "Episode 94-Ponds in the Spring: Signs of Life and Seasonal Awakening" (3 March 2025, 20 minutes).

How often does Sitting Dockside publish?

Sitting Dockside publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 95 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Sitting Dockside?

Booking probability for Sitting Dockside is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Sitting Dockside requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Sitting Dockside's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Sitting Dockside?

The strongest fits for Sitting Dockside are Business & Management Consulting. Sitting Dockside has an education audience.

About the host

Matt Rayl/ Troy Goldsby hosts Sitting Dockside, an education podcast with 95 episodes published.

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  • Episode #96

    Episode 96-Hot Water and Hydrology: Is Your Lake Leaking?

    Mar 17, 202520 minS5

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>In today’s episode, we’re diving into the science of hydrology and how it affects the health and stability of your pond. Ever wondered if your pond is leaking, or why you’re seeing more green...

  • Episode #95

    Episode 95- Spring Pond Fertilization: Timing and Surprising Outcomes

    Mar 10, 202526 minS5

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>In this episode of Sitting Dockside, Troy and Matt dive into the topic of fertilizing ponds in spring. They stress the importance of timing and understanding why fertilization is necessary...

  • Episode #94

    Episode 94-Ponds in the Spring: Signs of Life and Seasonal Awakening

    Mar 3, 202520 minS5

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>Spring is here, and your pond is waking up! In this episode, we’re celebrating the beauty and excitement of the spring season in your pond or lake. What’s your favorite part of spring? For us...

  • Episode #91

    Episode 91-Raising Trophy Bluegill: Keys to Growing Big, Quality Panfish

    Feb 25, 202525 minS5

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>In this episode, we’re focusing on one of the most sought-after panfish species—the bluegill. Whether you're aiming to grow trophy-sized bluegill or just looking to improve the quality of your...

  • Episode #92

    Episode 92-This Cold Weather...

    Feb 25, 202528 minS5

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>Welcome to season 4 of Sitting Dockside, your trusted source for pond and lake management tips. In today’s episode, we’re diving into an important seasonal topic—<b>how cold water impacts your...

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  • Episode #90

    Episode 90-Spring Moss or Algae What Do I Do?

    Feb 26, 202415 minS4

    <p>Send us a text</p><p><b>Spring is springing. We’re starting to get our first warm days of the year and all of a sudden you look out and see your pond looking terrible. </b></p><b>Where did this algae come from...

  • Episode #89

    Episode 89-Lake Colorant Pond Dye Should You Use It? If So When?

    Feb 11, 202425 minS4

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>Do you have questions about pond colorant? Are pond dyes good for your Pond or Lake? Should you use Pond or Lake dye ? <br/><br/>This podcast we do a full breakdown of when it is good and when it...

  • Episode #88

    Episode 88- We are back and ready to talk Lake Management with cold water

    Feb 4, 202432 minS4

    <p>Send us a text</p><p><b>Welcome back listeners, we had a pause to do our day job. Thank you for continuing to listen! With popular request, we are back for another great season. Our lineup for 2024 will probably the...

  • Episode #87

    Episode 87: Troy and Matt Answer Your Questions

    Apr 24, 202324 minS3

    <p>Send us a text</p><p><b>On today's podcast, Troy and Matt answer questions from you. We take questions that have received the most traction from our Facebook page and Troy and Matt answer questions...

  • Episode #86

    Episode 86- Q and A with Special Guest Micah Jefferson

    Apr 2, 202351 minS3

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>Today's special guest is a <b>l</b>ake owner, our community Facebook moderator, and wildlife farmer Micah Jefferson. We sit down and talk about what he has learned about his pond construction...

  • Episode #85

    Episode 85-Water Quality and Why Is It Important?

    Mar 19, 20231h 3mS3

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>Our special guest, F<b>isheries biologist, David Beasley, from the nation's biggest lake company SOLitude talks to us about water quality and how it is the basis of fisheries. He talks about...

  • Episode #84

    Episode 84- Special Guest, Kevin VanDam, Teaches Us How To Fish Our Pond or Lake

    Mar 6, 202342 minS3

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>Do you want to learn more about fishing your pond or lake? If so, this is a must listen. Kevin VanDam is one of the most decorated fisherman in the planet. Some would say, he is the Tom Brady of...

  • Episode #83

    Episode 83-Flathead Catfish, Should I Stock Them?

    Feb 20, 202354 minS3

    <p>Send us a text</p><p><b>Catfish have been stocked all over the country , but there is one type of catfish that you may may not want, that is the Flathead Catfish. </b></p><p><b>We bring in aquatic biologist, Wes...

  • Episode #82

    Episode 82- Standing On The Shoulder Of Legends Part 2 With Terry McNabb

    Feb 6, 202345 minS3

    <p>Send us a text</p><p><b>Terry McNabb sits down with us to discuss his rich knowledge of lake management and how it has changes in the last half century .</b></p><p><b>He talks to us about </b></p>H<b>ow things used...

  • Episode #81

    Episode 81-Standing On The Shoulder of Legends, Part 1 With Johnny Foster

    Jan 30, 202338 minS3

    <p>Send us a text</p><p><b>Have great guests today, Johnny Foster and Mitchell Morton. Johnny brings his 41 years of experience to us live at the SLMP Summit. </b></p>He talks about his best and worst days on the job...

  • Episode #80

    Episode 80-Bucket stocking Pros and Cons

    Jan 23, 202331 minS3

    <p>Send us a text</p><p><b>Everyone has heard of a day out fishing alnd brining home fish to put into your pond or lake to save money or stock something you don't have or think one needs. On Sitting Dockside, we dive...

  • Episode #79

    Episode 79- Oh Christmas Tree Where Do I Put Thee? And We Have Lime On Our Mind.

    Jan 15, 202333 minS3

    <p>Send us a text</p><p><b>Ho Ho Ho now Christmas is over, should I put my old Christmas tree in my lake or pond? In today's episode we talk about...</b></p><b>Does my old Christmas tree help the fish?</b><b>Where do I...

  • Episode #78

    Episode 78: Droughts and Floods

    Jan 8, 202353 minS3

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>What happens when mother nature brings the heat?! In this podcast, Troy and Matt talk about lakes during Feast and Famine times.</p><p>Drought </p>PreparationShoreline plantsHAB- Harmful Algae...

  • Episode #77

    Episode 77- Kicking Off The New Year with Questions from our Community

    Jan 3, 202341 minS3

    <p>Send us a text</p><p><b>We kick off the new year and a new season by answering questions from our listeners. In this podcast we talk about...</b></p>fish habitat green sunfish emergency aeration small pond fish...

  • Episode #76

    Episode 76-Bluegill and "Piranha Gill" Challenge

    Jul 18, 202227 minS2

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>In this Piranha Gill Challenge episode, Matt and Troy and talking all about Bluegill while Troy is doing the podcast in Matt Rayl's Bluegill pond wearing a feed bag! <br/><br/>They talk...

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