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My dad and have recently got a 1/4 are pond with some really nice bass in it. The problem is we can't figure out what they are feeding on. I would like to know what I should stock to make a perfect LMB BG pond. Also what other fish that is fun to catch can i fit in here that won't destroy my bass while they try to spawn.
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My guess is that you already have BG if your bass are doing well. You have to have something that reproduces in a big way to keep them fed.
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I suggest that you do some simple small hook (#8 or 10), slim bobber and live bait fishing relatively close to shore (5-20ft). After catching 30-50 fish you should have a good idea what small fish are in the pond.
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Besides the BG and LMB what else should i put in?
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Nick, u said u and your dad are not sure what the bass are feeding on. Bill suggested u find out what u have before taking the next step. If u want a good fishing pond u need to know what u are starting with before making plans on what next to put into the pond. Have some fun and take a few days of some serious fishing, worms and minnows from the pond might work well for bait. Post up some pictures and measure and weigh some or all of what u catch and then u can get started on that fishing pond u want. Lots of good people here will try to help out with a plan.
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Nick, u said u and your dad are not sure what the bass are feeding on. Bill suggested u find out what u have before taking the next step. If u want a good fishing pond u need to know what u are starting with before making plans on what next to put into the pond. Have some fun and take a few days of some serious fishing, worms and minnows from the pond might work well for bait. Post up some pictures and measure and weigh some or all of what u catch and then u can get started on that fishing pond u want. Lots of good people here will try to help out with a plan. Ive been doing this and caught small BG but not a lot of big ones. also there is a section of the pond that the bass are cruising constantly. When I went over to this side I saw a whole bunch of bugs that skim across the water. Can the bass be growing of this and the tiny BG? sorry if i sound a little anxious Ive always wanted a pond for my self.
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