Thanks, Bill. Good point on the steep sides. You're right about the gill nets. They would certainly catch the bullies, but are not selective and would catch lots of other fishes. Also, they are NO FUN whatsoever to pick.
Ranger -- is there a shallower, upper end to your pond where the slope is not so steep?? Surely in 17 acres, we can find some shallower areas?? I'll bet a hoop net or catfish trap set up there would continually catch bullies. I'm sure that we could set one of our trap (modified fyke) nets up there, and catch them as well.
