I think George's heavy stocking rate in the small pond results in strong predation pressure on the small BG which is necessary to minimize over population of BG.

In Catmandoo's situation since you are using HBG the numbers of HSb should or would not need to be as high as George's example. IMO HSB will definately consume sunfish that are appropriate to the HSB mouth size. It will take a pretty large HSB (18"+?) to routinely eat a 4" sunfish.

Last edited by Bill Cody; 06/25/12 08:05 PM.

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