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LMB not eating other fish? #262890 06/24/11 10:53 PM
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 191 Wisconsin Allmadness OP
OP Allmadness Joined: May 2011 Posts: 191 Wisconsin	Feed some pellets tonight to see what came in and had a bunch of fish come for food. There were 5 LMB in the 6 to 9inch range. There were at least 10 1-2inch BG/GSF type there also. The LMB swam right by the BG/GSF. The BG/GSF weren't even phased and the LMB didn't seem interested in them? The LMB didn't eat many pellets, so I didn't get the impression they were full on pellets. They mainly sat there watching the event and swimming around..?. I was hoping the LMB would eat some small fish since they are right there and only 1 inch away from their mouth. So I guess they were full already from eating other fish then?

Re: LMB not eating other fish? Allmadness #262898 06/24/11 11:47 PM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 28,579 Likes: 853 Grovertown, Indiana esshup Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker
esshup Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 28,579 Likes: 853 Grovertown, Indiana	Your assumption would be mine as well. Have you fished for and caught any of the LMB? If so, how did they look? www.hoosierpondpros.com http://www.pondboss.com/subscribe.asp?c=4 3/4 to 1 1/4 ac pond LMB, SMB, PS, BG, RES, CC, YP, Bardello BG, (RBT & Blue Tilapia - seasonal).

Re: LMB not eating other fish? esshup #262908 06/25/11 05:46 AM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 16,062 Likes: 279 Hurst & Bowie, Texas D Dave Davidson1 Moderator Lunker
Dave Davidson1 Moderator Lunker D Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 16,062 Likes: 279 Hurst & Bowie, Texas	Sounds like they just weren't hungry. Feeding time is often when they attack. I expect that they are eating the bluegills. It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color. Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done. Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP

Re: LMB not eating other fish? Dave Davidson1 #262914 06/25/11 09:58 AM
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 191 Wisconsin Allmadness OP
OP Allmadness Joined: May 2011 Posts: 191 Wisconsin	I have caught a few, they look healthy. Thanks for the reply.

Re: LMB not eating other fish? Allmadness #262969 06/26/11 08:42 AM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 16,062 Likes: 279 Hurst & Bowie, Texas D Dave Davidson1 Moderator Lunker
Dave Davidson1 Moderator Lunker D Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 16,062 Likes: 279 Hurst & Bowie, Texas	When I question the availability of LMB, I use a 2 to 3 inch BG with no weight or cork. It's deadly. It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color. Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done. Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP

Re: LMB not eating other fish? Dave Davidson1 #263073 06/27/11 11:29 AM
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 477 Belleville Illinois B Brett295 Lunker
Brett295 Lunker B Joined: May 2008 Posts: 477 Belleville Illinois	The same thing happens when I feed the fish in my moms pond. 2-3 LMB will swim around and check it out but they won't eat any BG.