Thanks guys, I admit to being a little bit of a weenie, I just don't enjoy being on the water when it is 98 degrees, that is being IN the water temps.
Thanks for the string and weight idea, I know more or less, but there is a dropp off of about 5-8 ft, I have a depth finder, but much easier not to haul it and everything to the pond. I'm cutting the 'boo today, I'll post pics if I think they are worthy.