Finesse lures aren't just for panfish

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The only other option would be to build a small solar array to power a bigger heater that would work on the entire pond but those were around 2k and up plus the cost of the solar panels. The thing about those smaller ones is that going out and brushing off the snow of each one would be easier than snow blowing the entire pond. I'm sure you would rather have a solution that did not require you to go out there at all, and that makes sense but you are limited in your options it appears. I installed a smaller solar array at my house this year and it was a fun project because I did it all myself. I found a web site where I was able to buy the solar panels and the inverter much cheaper than a commercial dealer would charge and they work just as good. My system is a grid tied system that produces 3500 watts but I doubt it would cost that much for a smaller array for your needs.
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