So..... Would the below be a accurate start at a summary of this thread?
-Being detailed listing of fish caught (length, weight, location caught, time, month, day)--What else?
-Continue to remove as many 1-1.5 pound bass as possible before spawning time this spring.
-Get detailed water and soil analysis done yesterday.
What else??
Get the details on water/soil. Document the catches, check.
Pics look great, more photos of the bass and bg would be helpful. As ewest said, pics are worth a thousand words.
Yes on harvesting continuing harvesting bass. Don't harvest any BG. If your bass have been underfed like this a long time then they might never be optimal fish. Since you restocked 10 years ago has the pond produced big bass? If not, your long term success is going to depend upon your current bass offspring.
As said before the key is to prop up the food chain while you're harvesting and changing the balance. Keep up the feeding program for the BG, aggressively if possible. Look for diversity in forage. The tilapia are a good option that will also take to feed. RES are an option that fill a different niche than the BG. As are shiners if you can get your LMB under control. It looks like you have enough vegetation to support them.
You're on a long term process here, and you're making good strides. It all won't be perfect in a year! Keep up the solid work and thanks for sharing.
