I've had BH in my pond almost since day one. When I fished for them I was catching fish close to 12 inches. Last year I saw several swarms simultaneously of 40-50 fish up to 4" in the pond. Since introducing the LMB and GSF have taken hold I've yet to see any YOY and only a very few 6-10 inch fish come to feed on pellets. I expect in a couple years, barring another flood, I'll be completely devoid of BH.

.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!!