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We stocked 25# of GS last April. I lost a lot of them right off the bat, due to them getting caught in straw grass matts left in place, when the pond filled. http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll280...7FE78072A51.jpgI'm not sure how many I have left. I'm thinking some may have survived, although I have not seen any additional ones get caught in the netting, or anywhere else for that matter. I've got lots of pallets in for FHM, and they have exploded. It appears my YP may be reproducing. What should I, can I, do for GS recruitment? All advice has been spot on, and very much appreciated for YP. My quick research said three years until GS will spawn. I'm hoping that was incorrect. Thanks, Jeff
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9 yr old pond, 1 ac, 15' deep.
RES, YP, GS, FHM (no longer), HBG (going away), SMB, and HSB (only one seen in 5 yrs) Restocked HSB (2020) Have seen one of these.
I think that's about all I should put in my little pond.
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SG,
One of the guys that knows what he's talking about will be around soon to answer your question. In the meantime....
FWIW I will relate my limited experience. In spring of 2014 I stocked three 4 to 5 inch GSH that I found as hitch hikers in some FHM. There were no predators in the pond at the time. Yesterday I saw a school of 100 or so 4 to 5 inch GSH in my pond.
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GS? Does that stand for Golden Shiners?
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Yes, GS = Golden Shiners.
Bill, thanks for the reply. I'm hoping mine are expanding as well. I did not stock many HBG, SMB, or HSB. I'm hoping the huge #s of FHM I have will continue.
9 yr old pond, 1 ac, 15' deep.
RES, YP, GS, FHM (no longer), HBG (going away), SMB, and HSB (only one seen in 5 yrs) Restocked HSB (2020) Have seen one of these.
I think that's about all I should put in my little pond.
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These are our GSH almost a year to date since bucket stocked at 3". I witnessed spawning activity in the shade in a wad of grass and roots. Most are in the 10-11" range. 
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Just got over the YP panic and now ya gotta freak for three yrs bout the GS. Damn it man, glad it ain't me.
Do nature a favor, spay/neuter your pets and any weird friends or relatives.
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Just got over the YP panic and now ya gotta freak for three yrs bout the GS. Damn it man, glad it ain't me. Holy crap man! It was just a question! Nobodies freakin. Glad I'm not you too? My apologies, I'm sure Bob-O is is nice guy, just having a bad day.
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9 yr old pond, 1 ac, 15' deep.
RES, YP, GS, FHM (no longer), HBG (going away), SMB, and HSB (only one seen in 5 yrs) Restocked HSB (2020) Have seen one of these.
I think that's about all I should put in my little pond.
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Just yankin yer chain. Last time I made fun of ya I thought ya got a kick out of it. I am not a nice guy tho.
Do nature a favor, spay/neuter your pets and any weird friends or relatives.
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Figured you were just jumping the gun on St Paddies Day..
9 yr old pond, 1 ac, 15' deep.
RES, YP, GS, FHM (no longer), HBG (going away), SMB, and HSB (only one seen in 5 yrs) Restocked HSB (2020) Have seen one of these.
I think that's about all I should put in my little pond.
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I've stocked 3" GS in clients ponds and there has been reproduction the next year. They spawn on short submerged shoreline vegetation.
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I've stocked 3" GS in clients ponds and there has been reproduction the next year. They spawn on short submerged shoreline vegetation. I don't need to do a thing. Thank you
9 yr old pond, 1 ac, 15' deep.
RES, YP, GS, FHM (no longer), HBG (going away), SMB, and HSB (only one seen in 5 yrs) Restocked HSB (2020) Have seen one of these.
I think that's about all I should put in my little pond.
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I've stocked 3" GS in clients ponds and there has been reproduction the next year. They spawn on short submerged shoreline vegetation. I don't need to do a thing. Thank you I wouldn't be surprised if you saw young GS now from them spawning last year.
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SG, I ain't smart enough ta be able ta jump the gun. Just my normal abnormal sense of humor.
Do nature a favor, spay/neuter your pets and any weird friends or relatives.
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Could the ones you saw have been spawning on /around the grass mats ?
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Could the ones you saw have been spawning on /around the grass mats ? No, the grass matts acted like gill nets. I had to cut out each fish, in order to release it. Many died in the process.
9 yr old pond, 1 ac, 15' deep.
RES, YP, GS, FHM (no longer), HBG (going away), SMB, and HSB (only one seen in 5 yrs) Restocked HSB (2020) Have seen one of these.
I think that's about all I should put in my little pond.
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