SHORTY, I did something very similar to what you did with the SMB stocking. I'll have to confirm the year dates vs. my records, but the time gaps are correct.
In spring '04, we stocked 300 SMB in my pond. The SMB were in the 3-5" range, with most being 3". My pond was 6-7 acres and had an existing population of LMB, Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, and Bullheads. There were all sizes of LMB up to about 20" long.
Throughout that summer '04, I don't think I saw any of the SMB. However, they were there as I know now.
In Fall '04, I stocked 50 more SMB that were about 6".
This spring, I could see two distinct sizes of SMB. One size group was around 5-6" and the other group was 8-10".
So I think that you will have some survivors.
I also believe that the SMB is the smartest fish in the world, and should have a seat in the highest levels of Local, State, and National U.S. Government.
Smallmouth for President in '08?
