Originally Posted by jpsdad
You don't harvest any LMB. Just the right amount of harvest of LMB will have a profound impact on growth LMB.

The LMB harvest point is well said and strikes at the heart of the issue. Points out the root cause of the topic I’ve been struggling with the most to understand.

Which is…For a 5ac pond, with white crappie present, what is the “right amount” of LMB to remove. Specifically, the right slot to protect, in the right quantity.

I would love to take out a few LMB, and I agree it would have a profound impact on their size. I just don’t want to miss on the side of too many and end up with a pond full of 4” crappie. I’ve been essentially paralyzed with that decision…what slot and how many to keep…so I landed with keep them all to ensure they consume every crappie spawn, which has kept them in check to this point. Would love to hear your perspective on what a “safe” LMB harvest strategy might look like in this scenario.

Regarding removing 10 or so CC and ladder stepping them back in over time. It makes perfect sense…and gives my 12yo a “job to do”! Starts today