Norm, I agree with you about managing nonbreeding fish, a little easier to keep a handle on things. As far my bass, it varies year to year as to which one is more successful with spawning-which is fine.
Regarding the Chain Pickerel, someone suggested I contact John Sprock of Keystone Aquatics- I did and he responsed. Sounds like he'll do his best to keep an eye out for the pickerel. I think it will be an intersting experiment if it can happen. I'll have to get some pretty big ones though to keep from becoming bass snacks.