That's interesting info!! I didn't think the panfish's eyes were able to see in the dark, but I guess they could feed by smell. LMB have both rods and cones in their eyes, one is used for seeing during the day, the other at night. I believe a panfish has only one or the other...not sure which it is. Anyway, I just thought it was an interesting observation.

They still aren't feeding on pellets like they were during the heat of summer and I seldom see any of my larger panfish. I did see both of my smaller LMB yesterday and they both appeared to be healthy. The larger one (I'm hoping female) has been MIA for some time. That's ok tho, as long as next time she makes an appearance she's sitting on a bed with either of the other two!!

.10 surface acre pond, 10.5 foot deep. SW LA. The epitome of a mutt pond. BG, LMB, GSF, RES, BH, Warmouth, Longear Sunfish, Gambusia,Mud Minnows, Crappie, and now shiners!!...I subscribe!!