Originally Posted By: omegaman66
Novice here but what is the advantage since if you buy 1000 now the most you could have would be 1000 next spring as there is no spawning going to occur in the fall and winter... right?

Reality is a birds or other natural causes will cause some to die and what has been gained?


That is my opinion as well. You may pull off some FHM spawns, but it's getting close to the end of the spawning season for even FHM. GSH are definitely done spawning. If you stock now, you're just feeding the birds and other critters and not gaining much in the mean while. At least IMHO...

rcooked, what are the goals for your pond? Are you trying to grow trophy bass, sunfish, or a balance of the two? What your goals are can also dictate what species to add...