Theo - what the heck is IIRC - If I Recall Correctly? The photos are cool. I will add some gravel and I will also go for a pickup truck load of 2-5" rocks and some softball, basketball stuff. I don't have enough rock substrate to come close to what I saw in those photos. Do you have any idea what depth is best for the spawning substrate? I am guessing just put it on the bottom (8') or maybe in the 5'-6' deep area.
Eric - I was planning next fish delivery ($150) next spring probably April or so. I don't think I have a local source for the small predators. How would adjust (50 smb, 50 yp, 50 hsb all 2-4") to be added next April? Fewer HSB? I thought they would help control the BG. More SMB? Should I add some G Shiners for experimentation? I am hoping the fatheads can propogate and perhaps survive with the structure and cover provided.
Reason I am definitely waiting until spring is I can't be sure of how much water we will get the rest of the year. I got about 4' over the winter, then the evaporation kept up with the rain until last week we got some good downpours and now have 5'. 4'to go and I think it will take winter snow to fill it. I could probably get some 2-4" YP by fishing local lakes - any thoughts on the wisdom of adding those now? If it is a good idea I would have my choice of sizes and quantities - should I put any 6" YP in now? Is there a concern of adding "wild" YP vs. those from the hatchery?
