Observation of natural things is a form of research especially if the observations are repeated with similar results and then documented.
In my mixed population 3/4 acre pond when I had a pike 32"-38" (growth period of a few years) in there, I saw little recruitment of LMbass. After the pike died I soon begin to see more and more smaller bass (6"-10"). Before, during, and after the pike I did not see a noticable change in the bluegill population.
Interesting factoid about catching small YOY pike. What is the size range of YOY pike that bite the surgical tubing??
Last edited by Bill Cody; 02/13/13 12:42 PM.
