[quote=FishinRod]
Crazy like a fox.
Lol! I don't know about all that. Sometimes you just get lucky.
Putting BCP in now might be fun & I love a deal, but they'd probably decimate the FHM & PK shrimp I'm trying to get established & worry the BCP would get out of control without a predator present.
With SMB & BCP both being piscivorous, I'm trying to figure out the ideal forage situation. FHM won't have a chance & crappie apparently aren't quick enough to reliably snack on GSH. I'm sure smallies could deal with GSH, but would they bother running them down with PK shrimp, (eventually) crawfish, FHM & BCP on the menu? I'm trying/planning to ensure there is adequate correct spawning terrain, along with enough of the right vegetation for cover & concealment for the littles, but not sure which forage species would work best to feed 'em all.
Might YP actually be a good idea for both forage & as a bonus fish? Not too worried about the RES in this situation given their much different niche, but could SMB, BCP & YP manage to provide both forage & population for the other? Or would I have a bunch of skinny fish competing for the same resources? I envision SMB as the apex predator, BCP as the targeted table fare species & YP for the extra forage & bonus.
Any ideas on slot sizes for managing SMB & YP with my goal of regularly producing eater sized BCP?
