If your initial 200 stocked fish were ranging from 1-3 inches, the the larger fish will have a better chance. Bucky will definitely make life rough on anything smaller than 3 inches. But consider this...the more Bucky eats...the bigger Bucky gets....and so does his food needs.

My largest LMB was maybe 13" when I put her in the pond. She's every bit of 15" now in just a few months. When she opens her mouth full gape, it's easily 4" in diameter. The only reason she's still here is I need her to spawn.

Last edited by Mike Whatley; 08/11/18 08:56 PM.
.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!!