I don't think you want reproduction from the CP. It could easily result in numerous stunted CP not any longer than 10". If it were my pond I would want no reproduction so I know how many predators are present and it would be easier to maintain a good forage fish food base. Without the large numbers of small fish the CP will grow very slowly or not at all. Best fsih management is all about control of predator numbers to you know how many are present per unit area.

Last edited by Bill Cody; 05/13/13 06:48 PM.

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