Thanks guys, this should be fun.

Dave I agree that I can always add a larger predator later, but my choices will be Chain pickerel and Florida Gar. \:\)

SoSauty, I loved reading about your bad boy RES. Please send him and about 100 others just like him to my place...

I made several calls this weekend in search of large RES. I have one source but it requires overnight shipping and the price of 4-7 inch fish is about $150 for 30. I'll have to see if I can find some locally. Hopefully Dave Wallen in Brandford, FL can set me up. I think he said 2 pound RES might be available, but price is a problem again at $4/lb. I think the price is fair, but I'll have to limit myself to medium fish.

Since I haven't added WM to my pond I'll do my best to stock only RES. I really want to add several species, but maybe I can resist. \:\)