Steve, thanks for your response - tilapia stocking rates in N.E. Texas ponds - it all depends, as you say.
First stocking years ago 5 lbs/acre didn't put a dent in FA - 10 lbs works for me under normal conditions - 15 to 20 lbs per acre when bad as last year.
No difference in LMB catch rate with or w/o tilapia except seasonal cold water effect - only time no tilapia present.
George
