Welcome, SnapperHead!
You
have done your homework. Good job.
Here's a couple of initial observations.
1. You're definitely off to the right start with your LMB harvest strategy. Things will continue to improve, possibly faster than you realize. If I were you I'd start to learn to identify the difference between a 1.5 lb LMB that is 5 years old, as opposed to a 1.5 lb LMB that is two years old. Shorty has got this down to a science and could be a great help to us in managing your pond.
2. White crappie can make excellent forage if you can create a situation where your predators are capable of eating them. The barn door's already been shut behind you, so without a complete removation this is your best bet.
3. Any chance of getting some of the local kids involved in WC harvest? Just wondering. Ray Scott has done stuff like this in regards to LMB management.
4. Do NOT rig up your own shocking boat. Now that we know you, we'd like you to post for the next few years.
5. Would anybody in your local government game commission consider setting trap nets for you to help control WC? Just thinking out loud.
Funny about the bluegill.
I'm just hoping they don't ever turn on me.
