Here's an update on the skinny bass problem. I fished the pond a couple of times this week and averaged about 10 to 15 bass caught on each trip, of which about 1/3rd of them were the biggest bass I've caught yet...in the 13-15" range and showing good bellies on them. Still, I'm catching smaller/thinner bass. I'm also seeing tons of last year's bluegill spawn in the shallow water, ranging in size from tiny to 2-3" in size. My main concern now is not taking out too many bass. If I do still feel the need to remove more bass should I only remove the ones under 12", or should I also remove a few of these bigger ones I'm starting to see to give that size class more room to grow? Only time will tell as the water warms up if I start catching tons of the small ones like last year, that will tell me to remove more of those.
PS- I stocked 12 dozen fatheads in the breeder pond a few days ago, and may throw another 12 dozen in this weekend.
