Thanks for the information...I am trying to be patient with stocking but I wanted to wet a line asap..I'll check with the supplier about the different size fish...the pond is not yet full but I do plan on feeding the forage fish...that sounds like a great plan and I do appreciate it..this is a great site for us newbies...I'm just trying to get a good largemouth population established...not too much into really big bass..just like to wet a line and catch a bunch of fish and an occasional lunker....thanks again...