RLewis :

It would be OK to catch a few BG if they are released. Use a very small hook, make sure your hands are wet before you touch the fish and release quickly. I would not take any fish out until at least next summer at the earliest. I would not try to catch the bass until a year from now and would not take any out until summer 07. At that point you will need to think about what your goals are ( big BG or big LMB or balanced)and mgt. to that by taking out what is required. This assumes you are not planning any added stocking in the next year. ewest