If you do mess up a few nests initially, the BG will just start over. I have a lot floating vegetation in the shallower part of my main spawning area that I've allowed to stay in hopes to reduce my spawn numbers. They can overpopulate quickly without a lot of predators.
.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!!
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