I've also had SMB reproduction this year although I am not seeing as many YOY as last year. That could be because the established larger fish are controlling the recruitment or it also could be I am simply not seeing them as I have a terrible infestation of bushy pond weed that has taken over about half my one acre RES/SMB pond.

I have taken out a good number of fish and transferred to other ponds to "thin the herd". I catch SMB somewhat regularly now in my main pond from the ones I transferred to it.

Glad to see you are also having success with the SMB recruitment.

Last edited by snrub; 10/14/19 09:14 AM.
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