Ewest � Actually the BG came from our LMB / BG pond.
My wife, a friend and I caught 17 specimens on the spawning beds.
( I know, probably not the most ethical tactic. But it works!)
I would love to have some of Bruce�s genetics; hint hint.
B Cody � I totally agree with your decision to catch mature spawning fish to make for easier sex identification. That�s why we captured them off the beds.
I agree with your observation about color and other genetic variability across the Country. I might add that some fish will �pale out� or loose color under prolonged ice cover. These BG were vibrant last summer. Trout and even LMB are well �colored� under the ice however. Go figure?
Russ � The theory goes something like this; Rainbows and Browns prefer deeper and cooler water, especially during the warmer months. They will feed on mayfly, damsel fly, other insects and macros, fatheads and also regular feedings of pellets.
I figure the BG (male only) will occupy the shallow water less than 4 ft. to thrive on their favorite prey, insects, macros, and fatheads. They may even utilize the fatheads to a greater extent than trout.
We do have a dedicated FH minnow pond so restocking them into this pond is do-able. I am very serious about male only BG as I have been down the trout/BG (male & female) road before. It was a WRECK.
Does this make sense?
Ed
