Until I made this decision to allow them to exist in the pond, I had removed a total of 4, from 6 to 11 inches. I've since caught two more that were returned, well after when they should have spawned.

Due to not having much emergent plant life yet, they really dont have the spawning habitat they need to be very successful. I'm sure over time, that will change. I havent trapped any more yoy or bigger in the traps either, so for now the few adults I have are just another tool to help keep the BG under control. I know they are usually frowned upon in a bass pond, but my bass are equals to the crappie as well....tools.

.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!!