Hi Bob,
The reason we didnt put the flatheads in the pons is because - we couldn't find any sold locally here in Northern Oh. So we have been relying on the creek chubs,which there are alot of. But, perhaps they swim too fast for the bass? We are just new ponders and trying to make our ecosytem survive. We put 2 buckets of shiners in last week. Do you think if we put a bucket full of the above every other week or so that will be enough for the bass to eat? Do shiners spawn - like the flat heads and the creek chubs? What about the blue gills ( they aren't hybirds ) we caught them in a local pond they are about4 to 5" some larger and have spawned many times this spring and summer - although I don't see many finglerings around. They must have become part of the food chain. I don't want the bass to go hungry over the winter and perhaps perish. Any other suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks for your input.
Kay

Kay