Pond Boss Forums POND CONSTRUCTION Selecting a site How big n where should I seek a WE, SMB, HSB pond

Like Bill Cody says, that all depends. Typically, RES are stocked at 1/10 the ratio of BG. My theory is this: BG typically inhabit shallower water than RES. BG usually see the lure/bait before RES, and since BG grab just about anything that will fit in their mouths, they are caught more frequently.

I catch RES in my pond if I keep the lure/worm near the bottom where RES inhabit, and if I really think about it, I probably catch 1 RES for every 9 or 10 BG caught. So, I think that if you stocked RES at the same density as BG, you'd catch them just as easily as BG.