First off.....After a major fish kill this year and prolific algae bloom, I really valued this months issue of Pond Boss as it hit home on two major topics for me.
Next weekend, my wife and I are going to try to get an idea of what is left in our pond -- sein net over a large area.
The thought that I've lost most of my blue-gill and bass has me re-thinking stocking......
If I am truly starting over, I would shift to a non-nibbling species (my kids hate my blue-gills because they bite).
Unfortunately RES are not allowed in Wisconsin. I am considering going to perch and LMB.
My BG did very well. Put them in as 2-3" fingerlings and in 2 seasons, they were 6-9 inches and usually much fatter than healthy weight (reference charts from old issues of pond boss
)
Suggestions on stocking????
I will update with my thoughts on my population....
