Sam, this is a great thread because I'm in the same boat!
I have 1500 3-5" BG on order for asap, the biggest I could afford but will cage and feed them until big enough to escape predation.
My problem is the two 4lb LMB lurking around, avoiding me like the plague! Hopefully the 100 LMB & HSB I (mistakenly) stocked in September are still around.
Good luck to you & great advice here!
Keith - Still Lovin Livin
https://youtu.be/o-R41Rfx0k0(a short video tribute to the PB members we met on our 5 week fishing adventure)
Formerly: 2ac LMB,HSB,BG,HBG,RES