I think at this point I should mention TJs forage species for both ponds consisted of SS, LCS, FHM in case anyone was wondering. My unlimited supply of TFS is on the way to the ponds which are located about an hour from my residence. A question I thought of today after reading through the replies to this topic is: How many lbs of TFS would be appropriate for both ponds on a yearly basis with the stocking rate as follows
Forage pond 1
FHM 2 lbs spring 17
SS 25 spring 17
Release as needed no sooner than fall 17 FHM spring 18 SS
Trophy Pond 1 (1 -1/2 acre)
SMB 50 fish fall 17
YP 250 fish fall 17
RES 300 spring 17
FHM 1-2 lbs spring 17
TFS ? lbs fall, spring annually
PSC 50 crayfish fall 16
Forage pond 2
FHM 2-3 lbs spring 17
LCS 25 fish spring 17
Release as needed no sooner than fall 17 FHM and spring 18 LCS
Pond 2
Looks like it's going to be about 2 acres
SMB 100 fish fall 17
WE 10 fish per year or possibly more depending on harvest
HSB 50 fish initially fall 17 or spring 18 After that put and take
HBC 125-150 as a put and take fishery fall 17
YP 300 fall 17
RES 300 spring 17
TFS ? lbs fall/spring annually
FHM 3lbs spring 17
PSC 50 crayfish fall 16
TJ feel free to correct me as these are numbers I thought were inline after speaking with you. I decided that I would like to begin stocking predatory fish after one full year. Feel free to adjust the numbers. Kids can't wait!!!
Many thanks to everyone!
Heppy
