I was for CC stocked in large numbers for original pond stocking.

I was against them when they became hook shy and hard to catch and grew to be a nuicence at 12 - 14#s.

I was for them when numbers had been reduced and functioned as major predator helping conrol BG spawn that resulted in trophy BG.

I was for a lonely Mr. Whiskers that I spotted this week, survivor of a major fish kill last July.

I definitely think they have a place in a pond as long as stocking numbers are carefully considered.


N.E. Texas 2 acre and 1/4 acre ponds
Original george #173 (22 June 2002)