Thanks everyone.
Originally Posted By: highflyer
Modesty in such a small pond is a must.

Yeah, I get that. I'm trying to temper my sons expectations with reality.

Originally Posted By: canyoncreek
LMB and crappie represent a population management problem......

Thanks for the more detailed response. That was helpful.

I really like your idea of YP & HSB. Those would be new species for my son, so he might like that too.

Originally Posted By: Bocomo

Your pond is less than 1/10 acre. So that's ONE 5# largemouth!

I get that. It's just that every calculator I use says I can keep 7-10 of them.

Originally Posted By: Centrarchid

See if you can find orginal article that goes with this link.
http://www.jstor.org/stable/3796633?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents


Latter does not agree so consider.
http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.509.5312&rep=rep1&type=pdf

Thanks!

Originally Posted By: snrub
Welcome to the forum VEZ. Here is an old thread that has links to many small ponds......

Excellent resources, thanks for that link.

Originally Posted By: snrub
Aereation will significantly increase carrying capacity.

I think I'll see how it goes without aeration to start. Then add it later if necessary.

-KJ