We also have to remember he plans to stock CNBG in the pond with LMB and crappie. What if the crappie consume more YOY BG than YOY fingerling bass? BG fry may be easier to catch and eat for the crappie. Will average size of the most abundant crappie change what small fish are most frequently consumed? Lots of variables that can change as this stocking plan and eventual fishery develops over a 10 yr period. One should also have a plan of how to monitor pretty closely what sizes and densities of each specie is present so harvest removal estimated can be fairly accurately determined and not just guessed. IMO a 3.5 ac pond is a little on the large side to be experimenting with an unknown or unproven stocking combination unless one is prepared to renovate the fishery after 6-10 years if the goal is not achieved. Theoretical results are one thing; actual results can be quite a bit different.
Last edited by Bill Cody; 01/12/16 08:16 PM.
