In talking to ponders and reading books and web material, I have never heard mention of grass shrimp as a good part of the food chain.
Maybe it's a Southern thing. I wonder if the little crustaceans can survive anywhere except in the deep south?
My personal experience with grass shrimp is excellent. I have fished a few small lakes and ponds with a good grass shrimp population, and the food chain and water seem to be very healthy. I have fished weeds along banks that are literally popping with the lively little guys. One can see all sizes of bluegill and crappie feeding on them, and up to 2 pound bass sucking them in. They also make excellent bait, and are my personal favorite for most pond fishing.
I'm building a 1.5 acre pond, and unless you guys can enlighten me to the contrary, I am going to use them as a primary part of the food chain.
Does anyone have experience with grass shrimp, either positive or negative?
Many thanks,,,
