I think that you will generally find that an older fish with a 12 inch body will have a head that is disproportional to it's body size. Eliminate it.
Balancing a pond containing crappie can be a character builder. The darn things are just too good at what they do. It seems that the 12 inch bass shouldn't be all that skinny in a pond with a lot of smaller crappie. What is the current crappie situation?
It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP Grandpa
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