Those are both good points. I was planning on keeping track of the length of fish to see what kind of growth I get over 2-3 months. I know since I'm stocking various sizes it'll be inexact but if I end up with more fish in one size class than what was stocked, I'll know they're growing some. Also, I had considered that the trout couldn't be compared directly to fhm because they won't reproduce but I wouldn't think fhm being introduced to a pond with adult fish would have a large chance of getting established anyway so at least the big fish will be getting fed. Why are 8-14" fish better as forage? Just because of body mass? I can't imagine there being a bass in the lake big enough to eat a 14" trout but I suppose it is possible.
