What Bill describes can be done. It will take work. The concept to worry about is carrying capacity. It is dangerous and difficult to run the engine that is your pond at full capacity for long periods of time. Shoot for a few less LMB and a little more room for error. You could also add a bonus fish (a few HSB) and cut down on the CC and LMB. Water quality will be critical especially if you are prone to drought.

Cody note - reduced water quality for whatever reason including drought results in the predators not feeding. We know by now what happens when the bass are not feeding. More stress events will occur more frequently as 'ewest' suggests when the pond is above carrying capacity. As fish grow and gain weight the standing stock increases and carrying capacity becomes over loaded. This is why beginning with fewer large bass per acre is beneficial in the long term. Growing big bass is not easy nor simple.

Last edited by Bill Cody; 03/28/14 08:18 AM. Reason: add note and a self-correct