Wayner, I like your goals...eating fish and entertainment ! Stock it gradually, start with minnows and an 80-20 bluegill/redear split. You might want to avoid the hybrid bgill if you're not going to feed. But putting a few in wouldn't hurt either, it would add to your variety. I would also suggest that you cut down on the number of catfish a little, grandkids and sitting for long periods don't mix well. As for crappie, I say yes. You will have to balance a little more, you may also be forced to fish a little more too...all hard work
But, I personally don't want to eat bass every day. Most of all...give your minnows and perch a 3 month start before putting in predators, everything will grow a LOT faster/fatter in the long run.
