Ok. I put the first bag of Optimal Bluegill feed in my feeder yesterday. The fish should start getting the Optimal as soon as the rest of the Sportsmen's Choice Floating Pond and Catfish food empties out of the bottom of the hopper. I did throw a couple of handfuls of the Optimal out after my feeder quit dispensing for the timed session (five seconds once per day at 4 p.m.). The fish jumped right on it. However, these fish seem to inhale the other stuff as well. I guess I don't have picky fish. I have ordered two bags of the Purina Aquamax Sportfish MVP. I figure as long as I am experimenting, I might as well give it a try to see what happens.
I do have a question. This pond is about 1.25 acres and is about 60 years old. I stocked it in October 2022 with 50 Channel Catfish, 1000 standard Bluegill, 200 LMB and about 15 pounds of Fathead minnows. I set a minnow trap and trapped quite a few fingerling Bluegill but no minnows. So, I am assuming the Bluegill are spawning and the Fatheads are long gone. Also, I caught a couple of LMB. They were about eight inches long and quite skinny. Could I have stocked too many LMB? Also, with the Bluegill spawning, why aren't the Bass getting fatter on the baby Bluegills? I am new to pond management. Any thoughts/advice? Thanks. Ken
