One other thing to consider, pond management rules are always shifting! When I first joined Pond Boss, I thought I would just get the "recipe" from the experts and then follow it very strictly. Only after more reading did I gain enough knowledge to realize every pond is unique and populations can change rapidly from the initial conditions, AND be heavily influenced by external factors.
In your pond, you may not want big BG right now, but you will probably need big BG in a few years to keep your big bass fat and happy.
I would also consider catching a few fish well before August. Sample some BG this spring and in the early summer. Keep notes of their relative weights and post to Pond Boss. You can either throw them all back or maybe just cull a few of the scrawny ones. I don't think stressing a few BG will effect your reproduction rates.
Either way, the info will help the experts give you better guidance.
