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That article in it's "updated" form is now 21 years old, I see where it was adapted from an even older publication that is now 36 years old. There is no mention of what they "updated" information wise in 2000. No mention was made on what type and amount of cover was in the northern pond...
I will bet that Bill Cody has different information regarding Yellow Perch and Largemouth in Northern ponds than what the article has to say. My experience with Largemouth and Yellow Perch is completely 180° from that article.