I finally had some time to myself to fish. I’m usually with grandkids up here at the pond.
So, this morning I went alone and tossed different lures for YP and SMB. I recorded some length and weight measurements. Had an absolute blast. The SMB are getting bigger, and are very fun to catch. These SMB were stocked by Rainman 10/10/17. He stocked 60 4-8”. Best one was about 16” and a hair over 2 lbs. (2.07) the others were 1.67, 1.54, and 1.36. The HBG was .78 #.
I did not weight the YP. I also caught a RES, that must have been from last year’s spawn. ( at least I think it’s a RES, your opinion please.)

Question, should I harvest any SMB? I’ve kept two of the 60. Both were caught last yr by daughter or grandson. I haven’t kept any myself. They sure are fun..









9 yr old pond, 1 ac, 15' deep.
RES, YP, GS, FHM (no longer), HBG (going away), SMB, and HSB (only one seen in 5 yrs) Restocked HSB (2020) Have seen one of these.
I think that's about all I should put in my little pond.
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