Ewest I have not seen any bg feeding on pellets. I wish they would - but I�ve not done any of the tricks yet to encourage it. As for the big lmb in the pond - I significantly thinned the lmb a year ago. There are still a number of them in the 6-8� range and a few larger. The bg have spawned both last year and this year. I see them frequently in all sizes. I don�t have a feel for the total population. I suspect I�ll get a better look next spring when water clarity is better. I can say my lmb now look healthier. Usually have something in their bellies as opposed to the skinny looking creatures they were when I started this project.

Oh and yes the cc came from the same source.