Pond Boss Forums Thread Like Summary - Is this a stupid plan

1/2 Acre 5th year in south Texas. LMB, CNB, TP, 1 GC. The TP and GC have eliminated my FA and any other plant in the pond (So far) At first I was mad at the GBH etc that indiscriminately "culled" my fish (although I do still strongly discourage Water Turkeys) . I came to realize that I don't cull, I take my Grand-kids fishing and It's easier to just throw them back and enjoy the kids catching more. My TP typically over winter. I have decided that since my Christmas tree cover is deteriorating that I'm not going to replace it. My theory is if I keep my cover to 5-10% The predators will be able to keep the numbers down therefore less feed and less fish less chance overpopulating?

Thanks!

Your LMB don't seem to be as large as they should be for some being (5) years old. Even without pellet feeding, a natural LMB should be over 17" at (5) years old, IMO (someone can check me on that) assuming it's not malnourished.

Depending on your goals, some adjusted could be beneficial.

If the pond doesn't have cover it it, then the LMB have a harder time ambushing their prey. The prey see the fish coming. Think of sneaking up on an antelope out in a flat prairie vs. sneaking up on one in rolling hills with tall brush and trees. Adding cover will help the bass catch more fish.