Bill how in the world did you get the fish so cheap??? I buy thousands and pay more than that. I hope other folks don't find your source b/c my catfish sells will blummit.
I have at times found it hard to find 9-11 inch catfish I recommend stocking in bass ponds. SO since they are cheper folks have stocked the 3-5 inchers. We have gotten some survivial probably around 10% like Bob said.
Also some GA history, this is the first year DNR has charged a penny for new pond stocking. From what some friends who work for DNR have told me the $25/acre is the beginning of the end for DNR private pond stocking in the state. Also there is a current bill to stop all free pond consulting altogther by 2005. In a way although I may have more business I hate to see this. I feel they keep some idiots in check. Heck if they phase it out anybody could call themselves a pond pro and provide erroneous advice without the states advice as a backup check.
BTW Bill I think you would like the cage plan if you can get those same 3-5 cc next spring for $.07
