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Another ? about LMB #118142 05/08/08 10:01 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 198 Moore, ok O okiefish16 OP Lunker
OP okiefish16 Lunker O Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 198 Moore, ok	I think, finaly I will be going to get my LMB for my pond. I'm going to get 50, but my ? is do I get 3-4", 4-6" or 6-8". The reason I'm asking is becuase last week I put 2 10-12" in that my neighbor gave me. I don't want them to eat the others I put in. What is the rule of thumb on how big of a fish a LMB can eat at any give size? brand new, never before used 1/4 acre pond.

Re: Another ? about LMB okiefish16 #118143 05/08/08 10:09 PM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,097 Likes: 18 East Texas pond E Eastland Lunker
Eastland Lunker E Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,097 Likes: 18 East Texas pond	Typically they can eat fish 1/2 their size. The 2 bigger ones pose a problem for all of the ranges you have listed...but if you have plenty of forage, you shouldn't lose too many. When I stock LMB, I only put in adults in the 12-17" range, and I'm very selective about only putting in fish that exceed 100% of their RW. I like to think I'm stocking only superior growth genetics.

Re: Another ? about LMB okiefish16 #118144 05/08/08 10:09 PM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 8,854 Likes: 1 United States Bruce Condello Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker
Bruce Condello Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 8,854 Likes: 1 United States	Good question. I'd actually really like to see this answer as well. If one of you "biologist types" know, then I will archive it. Maybe we could even add in some informtation on crappie mouth size, bluegill mouth size, etc. Holding a redear sunfish is like running with scissors.

Re: Another ? about LMB Bruce Condello #118146 05/08/08 10:14 PM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,097 Likes: 18 East Texas pond E Eastland Lunker
Eastland Lunker E Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,097 Likes: 18 East Texas pond	I don't have mine handy, but doesn't Lusk's LMB book have a chart that shows the weight of the feeding LMB and the weight of the LMB prey? I found my book, it has it all...a 12.5" LMB will eat a 5.37" Gizzard shad, a 4.09" BG, and a 6.65" LMB $\:\)$ Last edited by Eastland; 05/08/08 10:21 PM.

Re: Another ? about LMB Eastland #118147 05/08/08 10:16 PM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 8,854 Likes: 1 United States Bruce Condello Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker
Bruce Condello Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 8,854 Likes: 1 United States	Lusk wrote a book? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Just kidding. Holding a redear sunfish is like running with scissors.

Re: Another ? about LMB Bruce Condello #118154 05/08/08 10:58 PM
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OP okiefish16 Lunker O Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 198 Moore, ok	I have lots of CNBG yoy and I'm guessing I have RES yoy's as well and FH's too. So, I guess I should go with the 6-8"? 6-8" to much $$$. Have to go with the 4-6" Last edited by okiefish16; 05/08/08 11:08 PM. brand new, never before used 1/4 acre pond.

Re: Another ? about LMB okiefish16 #118161 05/09/08 08:04 AM
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TOM G Lunker T Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,086 Dawson Tx	Originally Posted By: okiefish16 I have lots of CNBG yoy and I'm guessing I have RES yoy's as well and FH's too. So, I guess I should go with the 6-8"? 6-8" to much $$$. Have to go with the 4-6" How much did you say lunch cost? I subscribe Some days you get the dog,and some days he gets you.Every dog has his day,and sometimes he has two!

Re: Another ? about LMB Eastland #118179 05/09/08 10:14 AM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 13,978 Likes: 277 Central Ohio Theo Gallus Moderator Lunker
Theo Gallus Moderator Lunker Joined: May 2004 Posts: 13,978 Likes: 277 Central Ohio	Originally Posted By: Eastland I found my book, it has it all...a 12.5" LMB will eat a 5.37" Gizzard shad, a 4.09" BG, and a 6.65" LMB $\:\)$ But after that, he will take a nap before eating again. "Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever." -S. M. Stirling

Re: Another ? about LMB Theo Gallus #118182 05/09/08 10:17 AM
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OP okiefish16 Lunker O Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 198 Moore, ok	Will the LMB go after CNBG, RES yoy's and FH before they go after the smaller LMB? brand new, never before used 1/4 acre pond.

Re: Another ? about LMB okiefish16 #118189 05/09/08 10:47 AM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,097 Likes: 18 East Texas pond E Eastland Lunker
Eastland Lunker E Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,097 Likes: 18 East Texas pond	I'm not sure they specifically swim around looking for a specific type fish, they are opportunistic aggressive feeders that eat the first thing that will fit into their mouth. The do patrol the BG beds and shorelines where easy meals are found, so the know where to find food. The odds are in your favor with a nice forage base that the LMB are eating CNBG. It's rare for me to find a LMB in the stomach contents of one I clean, it's almost always BG & bugs.

Re: Another ? about LMB Eastland #118191 05/09/08 10:50 AM
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OP okiefish16 Lunker O Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 198 Moore, ok	that makes me feel better. Thanks brand new, never before used 1/4 acre pond.

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