Hello again, BZ-
Short update and a few questions. How the heck did you get to a point where you are harvesting 2 lb panfish? Stupid question, you must feed and nurish them. I've got a minnow trap next to my dock in about 3 feet of water. To this point, I've trapped fatheads, what we call chubs - not sure what they really are - tadpoles and some 1 inch long bluegill!!
Are these BG the result of last year's spawn from the fish I planted? Can sunfish reproduce and can their spawn grow so quickly? Or, do you think these are native fish to the wetland? What happens with LMB? Do their spawn grow as quickly??
Bass opens today - guess I may go down the road to the spillway and harvest a couple small guys. Early in the year, the 10 to 12 inchers are still firm enough to eat.
Regards,
Jim