My pond is almost 3 acres with 3 coves and an island.I stocked 52 PF eleven yrs ago when they were around 8-12"in length. Thru the yrs. about four were found floating but I was never able to determine the cause. They all were around 20 to 25 lbs.Like people,some die quicker than others.
Yes,HSB have been caught since I stocked them,four yrs.ago.In fact,we caught a 21" healthy one just last week. They hit like a freight train and pull like hell. I'm hoping to raise them 10-12 lbs.
I stock around twenty-five ,5-7" each yr. but I cage raise them for a month or so and then release them into the pond. Most are caught around the feeding rings but we try not to catch them in the summer as they will die quickly in the warm water,(just like the true striped bass do).
Last edited by Bill Cody; 12/01/18 09:11 PM.
