You are missing several years class of bass. The biguns are eating them. A bass performs best when it eats something that is 1/3 it's size. Your larger BG are also fitting in their mouths.

I expect the fat cats are also mopping up on everything they can catch. What are their bellies stuffed with?

It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP