I have a setup similar to yours.
6-7 LMB, 12-18". 25CC 18"-22".
HBG as forage.
After observing the predator fish for many six packs of expensive beer, my opinion is to stock a sacrificial forage that is easier to catch, such as tilapia.
The tilapia will spawn fast and LMB love them. They will take the pressure off the RES.
They will not survive the winter so no worries about that.
If you do buy tilapia, get smaller ones, since they are more likely to be female.
Last edited by Clay N' Pray; 08/10/19 05:05 AM.