SetterGuy,

I couldn't remember if you were absentee or not. I believe most of our best intensive pond managers live at or near their ponds. I too miss some important deadlines on managing our property when I get stuck at work for complicated projects or have family obligations. IMO, an absentee management plan should probably include a few modifications from the "ideal" scenario.

I am not qualified to answer your LMB stocking questions, but you did get esshup and Bill Cody in the thread so that should help you.

What sizes of LMB are available from your fish supplier? If there are some size choices, I would ask our experts which is the best fit for your situation. If needed, you can always add more later. (Unless of course the supplier is delivering? Then you really need to spread that transportation fee over the correct amount of LMB on a one-time deal.)