I have read a lot of information on LMB harvesting lately and I think I u derstand it pretty well. But there doesn't seem to be much on BG harvest. What are some general rules of thumb on BG harvest?
Lets start with two examples often found in Texas. Both would be 10 acre ponds but with different goals.
Lets say example #1 was stocked and managed for trophy LMB. It has good water quality and is fed and furtilized. The stocking was a 30-1 ratio and its a 3-4 year old BOW. What would be a good base line to start when it comes to BG harvest, as far as pounds per acre? Do you even care about the condition of the BG or just use the condition of the LMB WR and recruitment to dictate BG harvest?
Example #2 would be the same size and conditions, but managed for a balanced fishery stocked at a 10-1 ratio of LMB and BG. How many pounds per acre would be a good start here?
Any and all inforamtion regarding BG or CNBG harvested from ponds and the goals of said strategy would be appreciated.
Thank you
