Originally Posted By: DisplacedGill
A little late to ask, but did you analyze each bucket-stocked gill to make sure it wasn't a covert GSF waiting to "breed-out?"


Absolutely. I spent some effort at eradicating the GSF from this pond and sure didn't want to restock them or a hybrid. The "bucket stock" bluegill came from a 3 acre family pond about an hour north that was never stocked with hybrids nor have I ever caught a GSF from. All 55 stocked fish were 8+ inch adults. Over half were male from what I could tell. The American Lotus is up and its time to start spraying some of it.

That said, GSF can find their way into about any pond, so I would not be surprised if they eventually get back into this pond. I will not blame my stocking.

Just ordered 8" PCV pipe for the spillway of a new pond last night, so the wheels are in motion for construction in August.

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