Once you get wall to wall food, I would stock 50 small(3 to 4 inch) LMB. That delays the day that you have to work really hard on culling. And, after the 2nd year you need to cull any bass 13 inches or less. Catch and release; too small to keep; is fine on public lakes but it ruins private ponds.

I generally tell people that when a bass can go to sleep and wake up with a full belly, it's time to stock them.

BTW, if you were up North where it gets kinda chilly and people have to wear coats, the recommendations change.

It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP Grandpa