Zep, Thanks for the explanation. HSB ladder stocking is an interesting approach and not expensive. I guess I still have a bias for LMB's and most interested in the providing them the best foodchain I can.
I just recently purchased Bob's book on Raising Trophy Bass (further validation on my crappie misstep). I think I will focus on the Bluegill, culling the crappie, and selective harvesting of my existing LMB while I continue to fight the battle with coontail. May consider a separate small pond to raise exclusively BG for supplementing my larger pond. Need to find someone to keep a fish feeder loaded.
