I like the dreaded, infamous, green sunfish. In a properly stocked pond, I don’t see a problem. They will outfight a pansy bluegill of the same size every time. I have a small pond, about a mile from the house, that is full of them. I take a 4 wheeler ride anytime I’m on the property to feed them.

Lusk said it best about 25 years ago. How is a fish that spawns erratically, at most yearly, going to upset the balance of a pond when bluegills have a rolling, non stop, spawn.

Redears also only spawn annually and they are a preferred species.

Last edited by Dave Davidson1; 06/15/24 10:40 AM.
It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP Grandpa