well, for Pond 2, big LMB would be nice to grow, obviously, but my main goal is to walk out there at any given time and be able to catch quality 3,4,and 5lb bass. Sure, having a 10lber or 12lber swimming around would be awesome, but I think fish of that size need to be in a much larger ecosystem (at least, I am under the impression that 2-3 of those big fish can actually hurt smaller fisheries) So yes, I can honestly say that this pond would be for growing LMB. So yes, I would like to stock something that would provide enough forage fish to help maintain growth. Remember, I'm not trying to do this in a matter of 10 months, I'm thinking 5 years down the road. Definately would go with the Floridas due to potential alone.
Pond 1 would be an awesome bluegill/CC pond. I would cherish the idea of being able to walk out there with my lil man and hook into a bluegill the size of a salad plate! Even I'd get spoiled at that point!
This forum is great...should chimed in a LONG time ago!
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