If a bass looks to be young and in good shape. release. Keep all the stunted ones. Block off a section with a net and add minnows for growout and spawning. The adult BG is a good idea. You say good bass fishing for family and friends; remember, only so many decent sized lmb can be supported in a 1 acre or less pond. Start feeding. The bluegill and lmb will more than likely partake. think about adding a few hsb and cc for variety; they will not reproduce and will readily take feed.
good luck.

PS...you may have too much cover for the bass to forage on the BG. You may have more BG than you think. Watch closely later this spring. After all spawning, you may take out some of the trees. This will help congregate the fish for better observanc and fishing.

Last edited by burgermeister; 04/05/10 11:23 PM.