I was reading this thread earlier today and decided to try hydrating my feed. I had seen a lot of the take and spit activity with my fish as well. The small fry and minnows obviously just peck away at anything they can corral. It was very enlightening to see how much better and quicker they consumed the little bit I've been tossing out. May have to increase the load just a tad.

I'm currently feeding game fish chow, but have decided that im going to have to make a change to something a little higher in protein. My only concern is, with only 3 LMB in the pond (10-12"), they may run out of viable food if the GSF, BG and RES grow too quickly.

.10 surface acre pond, 10.5 foot deep. SW LA. The epitome of a mutt pond. BG, LMB, GSF, RES, BH, Warmouth, Longear Sunfish, Gambusia,Mud Minnows, Crappie, and now shiners!!...I subscribe!!