ML and Tentmaker :

Still looking for the requested stocking info.
I do want to refer you to one of the articles handed out at DFW meeting entitled " Behavioral Modification of Angling Vulnerability in Largemouth Bass through Selective Breeding " by Gary P. Garrett. One of their studies was on a small resv. addressing some stats. He was associated with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. on the paper and study. If you could make contact with him he may know more about this than any one as he has written several papers on related subjects. I would be interested in knowing what he says. Will look for more info and report back. May try to contact him myself.

Tentmaker I have a similar project ongoing started in 1998. Started with all northerns of all ages and sizes and BG/RE in 20 year old 16 acre pond. Added 100 10-12in. fla., next 2 years added more CNBG/RE to help forage then added 1000 2in fla all the while taking out LMB to keep balance. Probably got 10% survival of 2in. fla. This year added 1000 3-5 in. CNBG {behind blocking net grew out and spawned before release} to add forage and in fall will add 300 fin clipped 8in. F1s (Tiger Bass)selected for aggressiveness and some more (? 1500) CNBG/RE 2in. Have been taking out LMB to make room for TB. From fall through july no bass in 8-12in. class will be taken out to allow for Tiger Bass to spawn. Will try to not take out any fin clipped fish so as to keep aggressive genetics in pond for spawning. We will see how it works. ewest