Swingle was a forerunner of much southern fisheries research. It was mostly to answer basic questions as they relate to raising fish during that time period. During that time most fisheries research was related to growing fish on farms for food. From it came the basic pond mgt guides made by public agencies which was done (by gov mandate) for food production purposes. That has gradually changed in recent times. While it is excellent info it is not always applicable to recreational fisheries. Many of the suggestions such as stocking rates have changed to stocking based on goals.

One recent study was done on a Ga lake stocked with just female LMB and forage. PB has had an article on it. LMB grew very well but at some point a male or 2 got in and - well you know. TX did a study for 17 years on Fla LMB in ponds. Lots of good data in it.