Welcome to PB. Crappie are the first to spawn and the babies are there to mop up on all the other young of the year. Having a hinged jaw, like a bass, they prey on everything. The bottom line is that crappies should never be stocked in a pond less than 25 acres. Some say 50 acres. They easily become the dominant species. Lusk once wrote about a private club lake with 4 inch crappie that were 4 to 5 years old.
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
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