Yes you can add larger RES with FHM. A low number of large RES will eat some of the smallest FHM but not enough that you will not notice a lack of FHM reproduction. Theo mentions having HBG (BGmalexRESfemale) with SMB, HSB and YP. I have done this same combo (BGxRES) and also used regular HBG in this fishes combo for different stockings, although the ponds had GSH. Just keep regularly feeding the fish high quality pellets, don't allow the SMB to over populate and you will get good results. I suggest using Optimal Bluegill to the RES trained to eat some pellets. Although high numbers of 10"-13" SMB will keep the YP and HBG skewed toward the larger sizes. You can always remove more SMB-HSB if you have too few quality panfish, as this will allow more recruitment of YP and HBG. RES will struggle to produce adequate numbers with SMB-HSB,YP, HBG. RES would be the occasional bonus fish if they persist past those that are initially stocked. .
Last edited by Bill Cody; 03/18/21 08:44 PM.
