Bill that is a very good point that I hadn’t even thought of. When I stocked the res I wasn’t sure if they would make it thru winter but wanted to give it a shot. The people at Stoney creek said they have clients around them that had good success and they are further north than I am. I am a bit skeptical from what I’ve read on here about them overwintering and realize they are in the business of selling fish so who knows. I hadn’t even given that a thought. I was just concerned when I was trapping that many that quick. Like you said there is a good chance many don’t make it so the worry could be all for nothing.