Crappie spawn only once per year and don't really do that reliably. Thus they don't provide the forage that multi spawning Bluegill do. Adult Bluegill have a mouth the size of a pencil eraser and can't provide competition. Crappie spawn earlier than bass and are there in time to prey on BG and LMB fry.

How do crappie take over a pond? I've never understood that. Everything eats fry, no matter what species.

It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP Grandpa