When I met Ed Eitel last fall he could look at a body of water and estimate it's size in acres with amazing accuracy. I've never been able to do that.

What's the biggest reason you're hearing as far as why to not go with smallies? Just wondering. I'm probably about the two-hundredth most qualified person to talk about smallmouth, but I'm finding with this forum that just about anything is possible if you put your mind to it.

Good size of pond for managing big BG. Enough room to have plenty of fish and good fishing. Small enough, though, to be able to have an impact from a harvest standpoint. Keep us informed!!!!!

Holding a redear sunfish is like running with scissors.