Why the channel cats? Do you plan to catch and eat them?. AS the cats get large expect the water clarity to diminish, but that is perfectly acceptable if you plan to eat catfish. 10lbs of shiners and minnows in a pond of 10"-12" LMB (possible 30 bass) will last at least a week. Okay I first thought you were referring to hybrid BG, you mean HSB. Why not thin and eat the LMbass and replace each one with an HSB that will eat pellets, grow fast, and provide great fishing for you? Condello and others here have produced HSB up 26"+ and around 10 lbs in smaller ponds. Once the HSB get to above 16"-18" they should be able to eat larger pellets of Aquamax largemouth which will keep them growing at a very good rate.
Sunfish are few in your pond due to heavy predatory pressure of the LMB. Any idea what type of sunfish they are?
Last edited by Bill Cody; 09/30/08 08:37 PM.
