I read that emerald shiners occupy open water like threadfin shad do.
Are they a suitable alternative for us guys in the north? New Jersey specifically.
The goal is to build a healthy diversified food chain for smallies without having to add any other predatory type fish to the pond.
I've read that smallies can't really keep bluegill in check, so if I can avoid that problem I would like to. I couldn't imagine an overpopulation of minnows ever really being a problem. I mean, whats the worst that happens? You let your buddies take excess minnows for bait?
