Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations Dipping out bass fry

Night, lights, that's the best way to do it. Most bass hatcheries catch fry that way. Get a spray bottle, fill with light vegetable oil.
Watch your bass nests at night. Spray the oil, it will make the water smooth, reducing glare. Look at the bottom of the nest. You should see eggs, then fry. But, don't disturb the fry. Watch them, when fry rise from the nest and begin to move, collect them. When you move them to rearing ponds, only stock those fish caught that day. If you stock fish that are even three days younger than the last batch, cannibalism will be a problem.
Careful when handling fry. Use soft nets, or better yet, herd them into a bucket, then transfer into a hauling tank with pond water and a small amount of salt. Never, never touch them, or keep them out of water.