Hey TJ, what about long-eared sunfish for this situation? I believe they have a low fecundity, they don't get nearly as large as BG or RES, and they are a very good looking fish, also.

EDIT: Actually, I did some checking, and I am not sure they inhabit that far north.

Last edited by bbjr; 07/14/10 05:11 PM.
-Chris
1 acre pond
Currently managing:
FHM, GSH, GSF, BG, PS, RES, LES, YP, SMB, LMB, HSB, RBT, WE, CC, FHC, and Grass Shrimp