I really totally agree with Theo and Bill's recommendations. I will admit that even when a stocking strategy isn't considered the classic or ideal approach there is a part of me that wants John Boat to try it so maybe we can all learn a little more about muskies in ponds, good or bad.

FYI, in Nebraska waters that are too warm for northern pike, muskies often do quite well. If I'm not mistaken, the purebred muskie is more tolerant of warm water than either NP or NP X Muskie hybrids by about 3 degrees Celsius.

Holding a redear sunfish is like running with scissors.