I'm certainly no expert but what about Golden Shiners or Threadfin Shad or some cheap forage fish like that?

If cost is not much of a concern how about stocking a bunch of 2-3 inch BG to provide immediate forage and then the with combination of your larger BG and the newly added BG you could establish an on going forage base.

I like ML's idea of Tilapia also, unfortunately for Calif that isn't an option.

Either way I agree with ML - save the bass!

Beautiful pond by the way. I can hardly wait to see photos of it full!


JHAP
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