Ya know, we have an odd situation here in Texas. Bluegills don't get much of a chance to stunt where bass are present. Some of us are even stocking 2,000 BG/RES per acre and waiting a year to stock predators. Then, after two years, cull bass like crazy. Then, we often supplementally stock tilapia to take pressure off bluegills.

That might not work in other places but bass heavy/bluegill light seems to be the norm for light or moderately managed ponds here. Some writers say that 500 BG per acre is plenty and I agree as long as your game plan gives them plenty of time to load up the pond with bass groceries.

That's why I always tell pond owners to stock bass when they can go to sleep with their mouth open and wake up with a full belly. The State Biologists that I know agree with me.

It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP Grandpa