Dave, I think Bill is right on about the competition from other species. It makes a lot of sense and I can see now where I stocked to many predators.
The bass all look healthy and chunky. Of course a lot of them are feeding on pellets.

Bill, the little BG are definitely this years hatch. Approx. 1" in size and you can see them all around the shoreline. Too many bluegill?? Now I am getting confused. Don't we need these guys to be prolific so all the predators have good forage. What else can you put in your pond to privde food? Fatheads don't last long and seem to be just a supplement.
Bill, I don't use aquashade. Reproduction is a yes on LMB and crappie. We do catch some nice crappies (12" +) but also catch lots of small ones (6"). I would say the crappie look thin also.