Thanks Everyone for all of the good info. I think after looking into the YP threads, and seeing the response here, I will go with the FHM, YP and SMB.
"In spring or fall start with FHM , maybe some crayfish and fingerling YP 200-300/ac. Let the YP grow all summmer then add fingerling SMB 40-60/ac in the fall."
As far as the winterkill, we didn't remove snow. At that time we weren't really managing the pond, just doing what we could to help it along.
I am planning on getting a new aerator. Do you suggest diffusers in both ends of pond all summer? Or just 24/7 in the shallow in winter? We will have to be more diligent in removing snow and workging to keep lines from freezing.
I am looking forward to see how it goes. Thanks for all of the great responses.
