If you are not feeding the fish pellets those CC are eating fish as a main diet over the course of the year. Consider how many and what size of fish a similar sized bass eats and the weight consumed is similar to that of the fish eaten by the CC. The CC gets his food primarily at night when many fish are 'resting', while the bass feeds a lot during the day. Both predators do some feeding during opposite periods. If you want a decent YP population get those bigger predators out. Angling with larger live baits often targets larger bass and CC. Think larger chubs from creeks and medium BG or 4"-5" LMB from the pond as baits.
Last edited by Bill Cody; 03/10/15 08:57 AM.
