Lusk sez that a balanced pond is like a garden. You have to cull fish and tomatoes. But, that's easier said than done. Balance generally lasts about 15 minutes in a ponds life.

After the cormorants hit me I had no idea what was left. Not many fish came to feed. I restocked with fatheads, 3 to 4 inch BG and a dozen small HSB's.

However, last weekend I found that bass had spawned and I'm butt deep in 8 to 12 inch bass. I don't need them eating my newly stocked bluegills. I culled 6 of them before they stopped biting. Now the water is too warm to fish for anything. Once the water hits 88 degrees a struggling fish is going to die if you release it.

It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP