Pond Boss Forums MANAGING AN EXISTING POND Corrective stocking Hartley's SMB Stocking

I tend to agree with the opinion that SMB won't control my BG population alone. I'm doing all I can by:
Opting for higher density, larger size [4-7"] SMB stocking than recommended [100/acre]
Heavy existing HSB [5-15"] population [50/acre]
Heavy existing YP [8-12"] population [120/acre]
Steep banks [2:1 slope] allowing for less aquatic vegetation
Culling all Female CSBG caught/seined/trapped
Placement of permanent trap in shallow sanctuaries for biweekly BG removal

All these things combined should assist my efforts - but my last ditch contingency plan calls for adding 25 - 50 single sex LMB - more as necessary. Real trick here will be to identify sex correctly - must do this when they are gravid and spawning. Nice upside knowing I may have a nice little population of 3-5 lb LMB as a bonus.

It will be evident in a few years whether or not this corrective stocking worked. Thanks to all for your guidance and input.