Robert Arrington is saving fish from a drought-stricken pond, known as the Gator Pond, on his ranch. Due to the drought, the pond's water level has drastically dropped, causing the fish to die off. Robert aims to rescue the remaining fish, particularly bass, bluegill, and crappie, using cast nets and relocate them to a deeper, more sustainable pond. He also discusses the importance of securing his home with a sponsor, Simply Safe, and shares his experience with their product. After rescuing the fish, Robert releases them into the new pond, which is full of life and habitats. The video showcases Robert's efforts to conserve the fish and maintain the ecosystem on his ranch.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The video is sponsored by Simply Safe.
2. Robert Arrington is the person in the video, and he is on a ranch.
3. The ranch has a severe drought problem.
4. Water plays a significant role in the ecosystem and the ranch.
5. A "Gator Pond" on the ranch is drying up due to the drought.
6. The pond has a large number of fish, but they are dying due to the low oxygen levels.
7. Robert aims to catch as many fish as possible from the pond using a cast net.
8. He wants to catch favorable fish like bass, bluegill, and crappie.
9. The caught fish will be transferred to a clear pond, which is the deepest and most sustainable water source on the ranch.
10. The clear pond is about 4 feet lower than its usual level due to the drought.
11. The clear pond has a variety of fish, including little fry, bluegills, and peacock bass.
12. Robert uses a pump to increase oxygen levels in the water.
13. He uses white bread as chum to attract fish.
14. Robert uses two types of nets: a minnow net and a larger net.
15. The minnow net has smaller mesh and is used for catching smaller fish.
16. The larger net has bigger mesh and is used for catching bigger fish.
17. Robert catches various fish, including bass, bluegill, and armored catfish.
18. Armored catfish are invasive species that have flooded the waterways in South Florida.
19. These catfish can survive on dry land and can move towards water when it rains.
20. The video ends with Robert releasing the caught fish into the clear pond.