I've got the chart and try to survey every year. This year was just a messed up spring with lowering the lake to work on the dam. I was without structure until May. I talked it over with the guy at Tyler Fish Farm when I stocked my bluegill this year. Since we had 2' of water up in what was a grass bank we decided now was about as good of a time as ever.

Out of 500 fish they all made it into the water alive, and they were back in the grass. I wouldn't have done it without the additional cover, but I agree that most became dinner. Hopefully the bass preferred the BG I put in. I think what I am hearing is that rather than buying 500 2" buy 50 10" and get more surviving fish.

Is the size chart the best way to tell native vs Florida vs hybrid? I hadn't thought that far ahead. I would sure hate to be throwing out the wrong fish next year. Right now we just throw out the skinny long ones. Neighbors are happy because I keep giving them fish.