Thank you for the replies and advice. It's very comforting to hear those of you with first hand experience confirm what I've read, but haven't seen myself until now. One guy told me that it would drive me crazy watching the water level change for the first few months. He was right. hahaha
I'm planning my initial stocking for next month when it starts to warm up a little. I'll have the water tested first, as it's free and local, then go from there. My plan is just Fathead Minnnows, Copper Nose Bluegill and Channel Catfish. Then wait.
The bass are the big prise, but I'm not in any sort of rush to get them in there. I counted four different spawns of minnows last year in my small pond, and think that would be perfect for the lake before I try any preditors.
I'll probably go cheap and put in the smallers bass I can get. Is there any advantage to buying bigger ones if I'm not in a rush for them to grow? I also buy plants in the smallest size and let them grow, so it's jus the way I am. hahaha
Again, thank you.
Eddie
