The 5"-6" YP will probably not spawn this year. But since I know the source of his 5"-6" YP and always mixed in with those fish are a few larger ones of 6"-7.5"ers with those 5"-6"ers. If not,, then Laggis has sorted out those larger YP which are a high % egg laden females. Then just ask to buy a few (10-30) of those bigger ones. Those will mostly be egg laden females and will spawn in April 2011. However, IMO it would be good to also buy a few fingerling YP (30-50) in fall of 2011 to insure a year class or group of perch for 2011. You can set a couple wire minnow traps and check for 2"-3" YP in August-Sept. Bait traps with stale bread and set them parallel to shore in shallow water 12"-24" deep. Traps should catch minnows and if common a few YOY YP (2"-4").
The YP from Laggis will eat Aquamax carnivore 500 since they were raised on it. Maybe ask Laggis to buy a 1/2 bag or bag of his fish food, but it may be Silvercup not Aquamax. High protein 40% is very important for growing YP properly.
Last edited by Bill Cody; 03/13/11 03:56 PM.
