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If you haven't read it already in the latest PB magazine, please do so. Excellent info on survival rates, growth, and behavior of wild vs hatchery raised Fla LMB. Hatcheries should prep the little LMB for a couple of weeks prior to stocking. Or perhaps the pondmeister can put the little guys in a predator free forage pond for a few weeks to get them acclimated. A very big deal!
7ac 2015 CNBG RES FHM 2016 TP FLMB 2017 NLMB GSH L 2018 TP & 70 HSB PK 2019 TP RBT 2020 TFS TP 25 HSB 250 F1,L,RBT -206 2021 TFS TP GSH L,-312 2022 GSH TP CR TFS RBT -234, 2023 BG TP TFS NLMB, -160
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I've tried that. They ate each other. I remember watching two 2 inch bass in my creek. I had just stocked them. Suddenly, the tail of one was sticking out the others mouth. It swam away and I have no idea whether it survived.
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.
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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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I agree. West did some great work and provided great data for survival and travel of hatchery vs wild stock LMB.
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That study is full of info and especially the survival and movement info. The birds did a number on those LMB. If you want a copy of the study PM me an email address.
Thanks for the kind words guys. If you have suggestions let me know.
Last edited by ewest; 07/25/16 10:21 AM.
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Eric always nails his articles, I should be more vocal with my appreciation.
Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. ~ Henry David Thoreau
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