How big was the pond? Do you know what frage species were present?
About 2.5 acres, original stocking was all 2-3" except bass was 1-2". 4000 BG, 500 Shell cracker. Bass where added 4 months after BG. A 20 to 1 stocking ratio works real good in this area for a Bass fishery. Note that there was no minnows stocked.
Here is something that may interest you.
Dr. Michael Maceina (professor) at Auburn University�s Department of Fisheries conducted research on stocking 2,000 bluegill fingerlings and 100 bass fingerlings per acre. �We stocked Tiger Bass from American Sport Fish and the growth of the original stocked bass was exceptional. We had individuals that gained more than 2 pounds of weight per year for the first three years,� says Maceina. �Based upon our research, it appears that the 20:1 stocking ratio not only provided more food for the bass, but actually suppressed the first-year bass reproduction. This certainly delays the tendency of today�s ponds to develop crowded bass populations,� claims Maceina. �I am not sure that a 20:1 ratio is high enough in some cases. Perhaps we should evaluate a 30 or even a 40:1 stocking ratio.�
