Smallies can live with LMB in ponds, but numerous experiences have shown the smallies need to be periodically supplementally stocked as larger fish for the smallies to be present long term. I've been working with SMB in ponds for many years and the patterns for success are gradually emerging.
I mentioned in another thread about a customer of mine who has smallies and LMB together in one BOW, and has had success at growing each to large sizes. This person contacted me last fall concerning locating additional SMB as stockers. What Bill wrote here resonated with me, as this fellow indicated pound, to pound and a half fish, as the size he would need.
I think I found some for spring delivery, but had to make a few calls to locate some that large.
