Advice needed quick. I have located a source for some smallies and now need to put the order together. To make the minimum for free delivery I need to order $150 which is not hard to do.
They have SMB in two sizes: 3-4" for $3.95 and 5-8" for $8.50. I was thinking 10 of each plus 10 lb. of FHM ($82.50).
Reasoning being I am confident the bigger ones will be too large for the up to 10" yellow perch to eat. I would like to have another class to follow if possible and I am thinking the FHM will give the smaller ones a chance. I do have some structure - brush, rocks, plants, logs to hide in. Also I am hoping 10 of each will make sure I have some of both sexes so I get recruitment from the SMB.
Lastly I thought I might also get some HSB (8-10") to help hold down the panfish and an occasional "big fight" while fishing down the road. I was thinking of maybe 4 to 6.
Let me know if I am on the right track and the numbers are ok or need adjusted.