Theo - Female LMB are even more difficult to find compared to smallmouth bass for stocking ponds. See my added notes in your post above. If you can get all female LMB (12"-14") delivered for less than $50 each I think that is a pretty good deal. Growing trophy fish is not a cheap endeavor nor is it easy. That are just two reasons trophy class fish are a high premium value. A lot of time and money and or forage food value goes into growing that trophy size fish of any species.
Last edited by Bill Cody; 06/24/23 09:01 PM.
