Growth rate of Golden Shiners? - 04/02/08 04:40 AM
I have a bait pond (1/4 acre) that I will use solely for GS.
Today I stocked it with 18# of "brooder" sized shiners. They were 5-6" and thick, solid looking rascals.
In the past, I've only been able to buy no. 20's, and these new shiners put them to shame.
Anyhow, I plan to feed them cottonseed meal and small 40%(?) pellets.
I live in East Texas, just west of Shrevepory,LA; got a pretty good growing season.
Question: If all goes well, what is an expected growth rate for the baitfish? I'm hoping to get some honest 8-9" fish and use them for rod/reel fishing for big blue catfish.
Today I stocked it with 18# of "brooder" sized shiners. They were 5-6" and thick, solid looking rascals.
In the past, I've only been able to buy no. 20's, and these new shiners put them to shame.
Anyhow, I plan to feed them cottonseed meal and small 40%(?) pellets.
I live in East Texas, just west of Shrevepory,LA; got a pretty good growing season.
Question: If all goes well, what is an expected growth rate for the baitfish? I'm hoping to get some honest 8-9" fish and use them for rod/reel fishing for big blue catfish.