The first fall and following spring after my pond was built, I was feeding 42%, 1/8" sinking trout pellets produced by Freedom Feeds several miles north of me. Freedom is now out of business but their pellets were somewhat soft and much darker in color compared to Gamefish chow. I saw exceptional growth that first year or so in the BG and HBG but this may have been partially due to low competition and lots of fathead minnows. Purina's website hints of problems associated with the high fat in salmonoid diets. Is this really a problem in a farm pond where the feeding is supplemental and not exclusive as in an aquaculture setup.

Cecil, I believe I read in the past where some of your bass were showing signs of fatty livers but have you or anyone else experienced this with bluegill or perch?



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