I know there must be a million variables, but I’m asking anyway. Do SMB spawn later in the spring than YP, GSH, RES and HBG?
The reason I’m asking is I’m at the pond and there are larger fish really on the move. Large wakes from aggressive moves. Just wondering if the SMB might be spawning, or just near the bank feeding on all the fry.
I know my SMB have had successful spawns because we’ve caught a fair number of second ge station fish. Not lots maybe 10. Still have just kept 5 of the original stickers from 2015.
Thanks
Jeff

12 yr old pond, 1 ac, 15' deep.
RES, YP, GS, FHM (no longer), HBG (decreasing), SMB, and HSB (only two have been seen in 5 yrs)
I think that's about all I should put in my little pond.
Otter attack in 2023.