ML, I feel that we only recently started to discuss the method of fishing in this thread.
So your first paragraph of your last post is:
"In my case, I know I can reliably catch native bass at a catch rate of 8 bass per hour on flies with a 50% chance of catching a bass over 5 pounds. That's in a 3/4 acre pond, without artificial feeding and with very light fishing pressure. Live bait might catch more, but I seriously doubt it."
To me, this frames out what you view as a successful or pleasing result from your efforts. I think that's very nice what you have there.
Somehow, I feel we need to (or should) preface our opinions and advice especially to forum newcomers who don't know much about any of us.
Now with your last post, I think you've greatly clarified to Pat (and other lurkers) of the exact direction that your advice will hopefully lead them to.
