After reading a number of posts with links to other posts, with links to other posts, etc, etc...I think the SMB-YP-RES (along with FHM & G-Shiners as needed ?) combo sounds very appealing to me. I am willing to install some structure to accomodate these species as needed. I'll probably make another post regarding structure recommendations after I have done some more research first.
Based on the pond information I had listed and with the assumption that I am adding adequate structure for both fish & forage, I'd like recommendations on:
1. Number & size of fish to stock.
2. Timeline as to when I can stock various species. I can get FH's semi-locally. The others will take a little more driving (or money), but they should be available.
For whatever it's worth, I am eager to get fish in there as soon as I can. If it would speed things up to pay extra for larger fish, that is probably not a problem. Also, I am a teacher so I have a good deal of time that I can invest after the second week of June. The spring time is really busy for me though, so if a "spring stocking" can wait until early summer, that's preferable.
