Do you care to share which part of which state you are in in the midwest? EDIT: I just see by the title you are somewhere in IL. North or south probably makes a difference. What latitude are you near?

latitude also determines growing season and helps us help you about any winter kill issues under ice.

Also HSB are not legal in all midwest states. Ditto for tilapia which may be a good supplemental forage for you if you have a goal of trophy LMB, but not allowed in all states.

Last edited by canyoncreek; 01/04/17 10:32 AM.