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For fall stocking of new pond,Can I stock
fhm 20lbs,
Res 1-2" 250ct,
And Smb 1-1.5" 100ct at the same time?
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You can but I'm not sure you will get any growth to speak of during an IL. winter.
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
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Stock the minnows, let hang out and own the pond for a year before stocking predators. Read "baitfish cocktail" article. If you are stocking smallmouth, find and read the 5 part series on smallmouth by Bill Cody. 2 years after stocking smb (2-4in) and (4-6in), 3 years after minnows, smb have reached 15 inches and spawned both years. It is a bit of a wait, but well worth it. Stock small numbers of smb and watch them explode in size. I stocked only 75 in 1.25 acre pond. They are doing great.
good luck
13 acres, 5 ponds 1 still working FHM, Shiners, CC, SMB, WE, Yellow Perch living the dream  Can't have everything...where would you put it?
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