Nate - I agree with you the 1-3 lb walleye are the best multipurpose WE. For big trophy fish IMO the HSB is the best overall choice and easiest to raise. But for high quality table fare we have to go back to the WE (1-3 lb) or YP.
As far as growing big WE in smaller waters, I was told by a ODNR fish squeezer that worked with DNR pond walleye, WE often top out in ponds at around 5 lbs (23-24"). But as we are learning, that size limiting condition could be due to the type and size of forage fish available. Change the forage available then the WE could grow bigger in smaller waters. If you do some work with growing big WE your experiences will be very good research and baseline information about big WE in ponds. We may learn that growing big WE is not a whole lot different than growing big bass over 5 lbs. Change the forage available for big predators.
My guess is that your tiger musky are eating a significant number of LMB compared to other species.
Last edited by Bill Cody; 01/23/14 10:07 AM.
