It sure has me baffled. I know they're actively chasing because I see surface activity all the time, even at night. As soon as I shut the pump off today there was surface breaks at boil perimeter. There's definitely enough forage for everyone. I set one of my minnow traps today and sampled forage from 1/2" up to 2" fry. Apparently I've had a rather recent hatch with fry that small. Appeared to be both BG and GSF. Possibly one RES. It was only about 2" but appeared to have the start of that red marking on the ear tab. Really hard to tell when they're that small.

They sure don't take to pellets like they used to tho. That's kinda sad on my part. It's a hoot watching them tear it up!

.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!!