I use the Skretting classic bass [48/18] for my SMB/HSB in the main pond and the trout brood [46/12] for my YP and BG. I sourced Skretting because I was desperate for an alternative pellet and Optimal was still working on their other formulas at the time. I purchased the 9.5mm pellet 5 of each product and shipping costs were significantly reduced. IIRC I paid around $1.17/lb delivered.

The fish prefer the Skretting immensely over my previous food, but I suspect I'm feeding the BG far more protein than they need, and the classic bass is pretty "hot" as Matt Rayl would say and probably not a good long term solution health wise.

My plan is to go Optimal when they have other food in production and available - I think they're aiming for this Fall.

Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. ~ Henry David Thoreau

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