I know this isn't what you want to hear...but if you want to do things right, let it sit. Your forage base needs to grow all the way into next year. That gives you two options. 1) At the end of February stock adult bass for the spring spawn, or 2) (which is more common) stock 1" - 3" bass early May. Bottom line, don't put in the predators until you see fish everywhere along the banks. The Advanced method gives mature bass the chance to spawn before the bgill, bgill won't dare approach the bed. The Fingerling method introduces juvenile bass about 1/2 month before the bgill spawn. Both methods work, it depends on your resources. Most of all, be PATIENT !