Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations ATTN: BILL CODY

The first spawn will depend on what size is initially stocked. Three sizes of LMB are often readily available from good well stocked hatcheries in May; 2"-4", 5"-7", 8"-10". The 2"-4" will probably not spawn under most situations until spring of 2007. Other sizes could easily spawn in May of 2006 if food sources are optimum.

Thinning of first year class of bass will depend on the success of the hatch and resulting survival of fingerlings. Also entering the "picture" for thinning of young bass is the availability of appropriate sized forage items for the fingerling bass. It is sort of complicated because everything is inter-related as parts of the food chain/web. At this point in time it is difficult to predict all the possibilities. Wait till you see the young bass and then make some decisions or ask for additional advice.