Greetings all. A couple of months ago, after some great advise from various forum members, I began a feeding program for my 1/3 acre pond. The BG really seem to enjoy the GFC and appear to be filling out nicely. Now that this program is fully implemented I am considering increasing my BG population. It is my understanding that with feeding I can double my fish population. Currently the pond has a 5:1 BG/LMB ratio. The goal is to produce an ample amount of eating size BG and harvest regularly. With enough harvesting can I change the stocking ratio to 7:1? If so/not what are your collective recommendations? I am considering adding some more FHM in Sept. to give the bass a boost and to give a temporary respite to the developing BG population in order to attempt to promote their survival. I don't know if this will work as it is just a rookie's idea.