Have you got access to an underwater camera? That's how I found my fish. Up until my BG were 5 to 6 inches long I could not find them for anything. When I finally did start seeing them as they got bigger they were not where I expected them to be. I think when they were small they must have been close up under the ice near shore hiding in weeds. I looked everywhere and never found them. But every spring they were there. I think small ponds are very different than larger lakes. If your fish are small I wouldn't worry, they'll be there come spring.


Gotta get back to fishin!