Originally Posted by B storm
Thinking this after many sleepless nights. spring stocking 1st some trout for grandkids and I to catch (since they won't last) 2nd also catchable size BG and YP maybe some intermediate size too. Then have a fall stocking of the medium size LMB and CC. Now I'm being asked what about redear? Would it be any advantage to putting them in or will BG and YP young be enough for food base. I'm gonna try hand feeding before invest in a feeder. Problem is I'm not always around like an auto feeder would be.


The RES are more utilized for vector control (eating snails) than a food source for LMB. Mainly because they only spawn once a year where BG spawn much more frequently.

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3/4 to 1 1/4 ac pond LMB, SMB, PS, BG, RES, CC, YP, Bardello BG, (RBT & Blue Tilapia - seasonal).