I like the idea of this spring adding 50-60 bass in the 1lb to 2lb range. This puts proper predation on the size class of BG that now need to be thinned . These larger bass will / should grow fast to get to the 7-8lb sizes which should happen in 5-6 years. IMO I would fin clip them as jpsdad suggested because IMO this is less stressful on the fish. If I had 8 ac with annual new crops of LMB occurring I would be contacting Herman Brothers Fish Management group 3004 N Taylor Rd. Hanna City, IL 61536.
https://hbfisheries.com/ for learning the availability / feasibility and ordering for fall purchase of 5 to 7 tiger musky to add to the pond to help thin the recruitments of 1yr old and 16 month old LMB. As the hybrid musky grow larger than 36" they may also be eating some 12"-14" 2 yr old bass. Heavy reduction of small bass allows more forage available for skewing the selected LMB toward larger individuals in the fishery. You do not want a lot of your LMB poundage tied up in bass smaller than 2-3 lbs.
