I am having my pond dam breached, pond drained and reworked. I primarily like large BG/RES, but want some CC action also for the grandkids. Just how much does stocking of channels in low numbers effect growth rate of panfish? How can varying habitat help separate the species to minimize this? I plan on feeding, and, of course stock LMB for panfish control. Would having 2 feeders with different size feeds in different locations have any effect? Pond will be 3/4 acre.
A biologist told me I could go instantly bass heavy by adding 8 inchers early spring. How early do I need to stock them to insure that they will spawn, or should I also stock some 2-3 inchers just in case.
I will stock RES, BG, CNBG and a few CC this fall. Could I stock some 2-3 inchers, and some 4-5 inchers? I am thinking the larger BG will discourage some of the small males from spawning the 1st year. What say ya'll?
