If you don't use too may HSB per number of RES then that is a workable stocking combination. Add and remove HAB based on numbers of small 1"-4" RES that are present. It would probably be a good idea to let the RES spawn at least once before adding any HSB. Adding golden shiners may allow one to stock a few more HSB per acre. The main problem that I see with the RES-HSB combo is a pond may not produce enough mollusks and favored invertebrates to grow lots of big RES.

Last edited by Bill Cody; 09/16/15 01:08 PM.

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