I thought about SMB for a bit. Seemed as though everywhere I looked the KISS method was employed relating to stocking. Smallies are no doubt a fun fish to catch. Not familiar with RES? That is Redear?

I was leaning to the LMB/BG/Redear with a possible GSH (for forage) or YP (for forage + eaters).

I've read that the GSH are egg pirates and the YP eat minnows/young of the year. Adding either of them would add an additional predator to the pond which I want to be careful of. I guess if I had the choice at this point I would opt for the YP between these two as the YP adds some extra food for us too.

1.5acre LMB, YP, BG, RES, GSH, Seasonal Tilapia
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