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I have a 3/4 acre pond in southwest Mississippi. I started stocking bluegill and fathead minnows early this year. I added F1 Tiger Bass from American Sportfish on July 3 of this year. I caught one yesterday (Oct 27, 2024) and it was 11 1/2 inches and weighed 14oz. That placed it at 110% on the relative weight calculator. But I am most pleased with the growth of them in less than 4 months. As I walked around the pond I saw tons of small minnows and bluegill. I can catch 6-7 inch bluegill all day long. I am feeding Optimal Junior fish feed 3 times a day for a total of about 25 seconds a day. I have lots of structure in the pond. Anyway, wanted to take a moment to brag on myself after many struggles and lots on money invested in my dream. Sorry, I didn't have pictures. I wanted to get the fish back to the water as soon as possible. I get a lot of answers and idea here and appreciate everyone on this board.
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Good news!
What was the length/weight of the F1 Bass when they went in the pond?
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Great report and congratulations!
Was that bass all fat and football shaped?
Excerpt from Robert Crais' "The Monkey's Raincoat:"
"She took another microscopic bite of her sandwich, then pushed it away. Maybe she absorbed nutrients from her surroundings."
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Fantastic Growth! Congratz on the success.
1.5acre LMB, YP, BG, RES, GSH, Seasonal Tilapia
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Over 2.1 mm daily average (Currently 1.05 mm daily). Very good growth. The earlier fish at 8.8 " on 9/14 was on the same growth path. You might see 14" by March 1 (if they keep eating at 19% over model like they have been up to now)
Congratulations!
What lengths are the small BG? By my reckoning, if you have lots of BG =<2" then your LMB are just in front of the hoard and should stay ahead of them for while (the forage will not grow past the optimum sized window for a while).
It isn't what we don't know that gives us trouble, it's what we know that ain't so - Will Rogers
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I saw plenty of small bluegill. Anywhere from 1 inch to 3 inches and of course some bigger ones at the feeder. I had set goals to have a 2 pounder within a year and a 4 pounder within 2 years. Might be a little ambitious, but it's something to shoot for.
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Nice work and keep up the good work with reports.
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