Bill, what you are saying makes a great deal of sense. I am getting so much conflicting information on this subject.

It is likely my BCP were hammered simply because I don't have any small perch in the pond... yet. The baby BC were the only option besides FHM. It makes me think I should fish out the BCP while I have a chance, but I don't know of another type of fish to replace BCP that are not YP which I can stock effectively. It is probably too late anyhow, though I have yet to see any fry.

What about golden shiners? Will they put an effective dent in the fry and nests of the BCP? Sticklebacks?