TY , im bringing up some traps next spring. I planned on checking out the crayfish population. and doing a minnow exraction to see excactly whats going on with that. I think its impotrtant to positivly identify them,even though im99% sure i know what they are. As far as predators you were correct when suggested SMB thanks ! im pretty excited about starting that.taking my location into account do you have any idea what kind of growth i could expectwith the bass?