Hi Ken and thanks. The reason for the redear and no bluegill was a compromise with family members who envisioned swimming with bluegills attached to every protrusion on their body. I was told that redear are not nearly as aggressive. I am open to suggestions on timing, size and quantity of bluegill to introduce into the pond. I'll work on my "how in the heck did THEY get in here"! reaction when said attachment occurs.

I would really like to meet Bill if and when he would have the time.