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Need some advice Guy's and Gals. (I know I'm in the right place)
I'll start with goals. First goal is already completed of owning my own pond. Basically I want a diverse fishery that myself and family can just enjoy. Not looking to create trophy anything but the occasional large fish of any species would just be icing on the cake. Do want to have regular table fare. Don't mind actively managing but don't have money running out my ears.
Pond spec's and History: Built in 2006 (by previous owner) Just under 10 acres Deepest part 20' I'd guess and overall average of around 8-10' No aeration (maybe someday) Gets pretty good wind movement) When asked previous owner if it was stocked he said "My boys through some bluegill from one of our other pond in there". Seemed to correlate to what would be caught in the first year. Few nice HBG and lots of GSF. Southern Naiad was really thick in the cove's bottom to surface. Maybe 15 to 20% of pond. We purchased in Fall of 2010. I put about 30 LMB 6-8" in from another pond in the spring of 2011. I let a buddy put 50 BCP around that same time (I know what your thinking) Added 30 Grass Carp in Fall of 2012. They have subsequently wiped the Southern Naiad out. (I know what your thinking). Moved into pole barn at pond in Oct. 2014 with plan to start house spring 2017. Now that were on site and I might have a little time this summer before starting the house I'm finally getting to address some pond items. Been adding structure this spring. What I know about what's in there at this point. bass up to 5 lbs. Black Crappie up to 2 lbs. Not near as many HBG or GSF or Reg.BG as used to catch. Any small bass or Crappie caught comes out at this point. Wanting to add some BG , RES and HSB in the future. Planning to remove some Grass Carp this summer and keep adding structure. The question in all of this is :Can I /should I /Good Idea /Bad Idea. Cage raise some The BG,RES and HSB (separately of course). To be able to buy More cheaper and raise to a larger hopefully more survivable size. Someday would like to have a small forage pond but that's way down the road. If you all think its a good idea: How big of cages should I build, How many fish in each, How long before releasing etc...... Any thoughts or better ideas would be much appreciated. I'm sure I've left some critical info out too so ask away.
PS. Really really really not too fond of killing and starting over before someone suggest it. Thanks in advance for any and all input. Rob
"If you aim at nothing you'll hit it every time" Zig Ziglar
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