Bill,
How big are the LMB? That's a lot of top line predators in a 1/2 acre pond if they are stocked larger than 5". I would cut way back on the LMB to enhance growth rates unless they are fingerlings. I stocked 100 8" LMB in my 1.6 acre pond 5 years ago. Growth rates have averaged 1 lb. per year since. The LMB fishing is fantastic! WE are difficult in ponds less than 10 acres.

I added 25 HSB two years later after the bass had established themselves. No CC for me.



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