Opps, I was not using a correct WR chart so I corrected the numbers for the first two week. They are now based on the charts provided on this site.
Dave, I figure I'll need to start doing live bait soon. Worm the BG hit too quickly for the bass. I tried minnows about 6 weeks ago but out of a dozen none were taken by fish. Did catch two snappers on them. There are no minnows in the pond now.
Salex, the two over 100% were not the biggest but they were also measured and weighed by someone else. I keep a log book at the pond so fish can be recorded if I'm not there. I have found other error that have been made.
I'm late getting the results for the last two weeks up due to a couple new additions to the family. Brother and sister Lab mix puppies, 9 weeks old. I had selective memory about how much time new puppies take. Their main job next year will be to keep the geese off the pond.
Due to rain and at an out of town conference not much fishing done in week three. Week four I was the only one that fished and that was only after work and chores. In the last week I am also finding about 20% have small fish in them (less than 2�). Unsure what they are.
Here are the results of the last couple weeks:
Week 3
4 LMB were caught and removed
Size range was from 8-1/4� to 10� with an average of 9.19�.
WR ranged from .375 to .566 with an average of .462.
Weight of LMB removed = 0.75 lbs
4 BG were caught, marked and released
Size ranged from 7-1/2� to 8-1/2� with the average being 8.13�.
Week 4
18 LMB were caught and removed
Size range was from 5-1/2� to 11-1/2� with an average of 8.74�.
WR ranged from .476 to .752 with an average of .628.
Weight of LMB removed = 4.38 lbs
12 BG were caught, marked and released
Size ranged from 6-1.2� to 8-1/2� with the average being 7.60�.
4 week Totals
94 LMB were caught and removed
Size range was from 5� to 11-1/2� with an average of 9.09�.
WR ranged from .377 to 1.400 with an average of .656.
Total weight of LMB removed = 26.88 lbs
Total BG marked and released = 57 with an average size of 7.03�
