I kinda believe in annual doses of fatheads. For the most part large bass won't mess with them due to the energy expended in the chase. However, I believe that if you put them in early enough and have a fertile pond you should get several spawns. It may be that very few survive the entire year. However, they and their spawn, make an excellent food source for bluegills and smaller bass. As far as expense, they cost about $8.00 per pound in my neck of the woods. That is, as I was told, about 400 fish. They spawn continously. I think it may take a lot of pressure off the young bluegills and bass plus provide food at just the right time.
As far as being an expensive snack, have any of you guys found anything about having a pond or fishing itself that wasn't expensive? Heck, a friend of mine just paid $15.00 for a new crankbait. I just paid $3.00 for 6 fish hooks. If you think holistically, you are providing protien for the fish that feed the bass. Sounds like a bargain to me.
