Generally they (LMB) must be feed trained from the fry/yoy stage. A few may learn in the pond but only a very small %.
I wonder if it makes much difference if you have a LMB crowded pond?
We have access to a pond that is full of them, every cast and your hooked, I missed 2 that broke my line so there are some nice ones as well.
I think my father plans to feed the fish this year (or I am trying to convince him) and we may just find out if being hungry enough will lead them to eat the feed.
