L.W.J Making a trophy BG pond does not mean you can't or should not have trophy bass ,too.I've seen ponds thru the years that had both.Not uncommon at all. I believe there are various ways he can achieve his goal. Essup's advice might be better for JC3,but the more opinions he has to mull over,the better it is. Two weeks ago,I caught the biggest bass in a few yrs out of my pond.She was only 21" but weighed 6lb 2oz. on my bogagrip.Well over 110% of WR.Ten+ inch BG are caught,although not frequently.According to your research,I should take out all the 18",19',20",21", LMB,I catch? I( would never advise anyone to do that. I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree! That's what makes this forum so neat!