I'm not totally sure either, Drew. It's going to be interesting to see what happens in the months/years to come. I'm still having to trap out YOY BG to help keep them in check. There are so many variables and "what ifs" that you cant foresee. Crappie are also very unreliable in spawning success. One year they may explode, the next nothing at all.

One thing about it, tho...the two species dont have much choice but to interact in my small pond. I've caught crappie on the outer edges of the main spawning ground so I know their hunting there. And with the steep grade of my shoreline, they dont have to move far to feed then move deep again.

.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!!