Tyler, if you want a lake with large bass in it (you said 8-10 pounds) then you should keep the bass to coppernose stocking ratio 1 bass to every 40 coppernose. If you stock more bass than that, you'll most likely end up with a largemouth stunted lake.

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3/4 to 1 1/4 ac pond LMB, SMB, PS, BG, RES, CC, YP, Bardello BG, (RBT & Blue Tilapia - seasonal).