I surveyed our pond yesterday evening and this morning – one cast at a time.
I was concerned over the condition of BG’s and HSB, having undergone a summer record-breaking heat wave and drought conditions.
Our pond continues some 4 ft low.
I was pleasantly surprised at the good condition of the fish – near surface water temp 65 degrees, feeding frenzy at feeders in somewhat muddy water from last week’s inch and half rain, numerous BG’s in 5 to 9 inch range, a few in 9 – 10 inch and a couple between 10 and 11 inches – largest BG, Boga’d 1# 4 ozs…..
ID on attached BG photo?
When caught was light gray color with visible vertical markings.
After an hour in aerated live well, almost white with trace of vertical markings.
Exposed to light changed immediately to color in photo.
Original stockers were Arkansas CNBG, Tyler Fish Farms CNBG, and native BG stocked by grandsons from neighbor’s pond.
Whadda ‘ya think?
