Thanks. That is why I am asking. Keeping in mind that each year would be either WE or SMB but not both, the question may be how many WE or SMB could I put in the grow out pond and still have FHM reproduce. If the number is so low say 2-5 then it would not be worth it.

On the other hand, it still may be so much fun to have the WE or SMB in the grow out pond as an experiment (tag them before releasing to main pond) to see how they do compared to ones directly stocked into main pond.


13 acres,
5 ponds 1 still working
FHM, Shiners, CC, SMB, WE, Yellow Perch
living the dream




Can't have everything...where would you put it?