I do not know how few of LMB per acre will allow for a thriving population of SMB. This is yet to be learned. I think as long as the LMB are reproducing the SMB will not reach their potential for that body of water. Smallies might do well with a group of single sex male or female LMB in a pond?

Last edited by Bill Cody; 06/25/19 09:36 AM.
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