That's pretty much what I did too. Only bucket stocking 4-5" BG on a much smaller scale. Now I'm having to trap out some smaller BG to supplement the lack of predators. All GSF get returned to the pond.


.10 surface acre pond, 10.5 foot deep. SW LA. The epitome of a mutt pond. BG, LMB, GSF, RES, BH, Warmouth, Longear Sunfish, Gambusia,Mud Minnows, Crappie, and now shiners!!...I subscribe!!