I can't answer for him but RES do not have near the propensity to over populate like bluegill do. So in certain situations they can provide forage for a predator species than might not fit will with BG
For example, I have one pond that I only keep SMB and RES in. I have not had a problem with the RES over populating. If I had BG in that pond by now they likely would be so thick the SMB would not be able to reproduce and I would have way too many small and stunted BG. The SMB with their smaller mouth and less aggressive piscivore predators would not be able to keep the BG population in check like LMB can.
So certain situations RES without the usual BG compliment work well.
Last edited by snrub; 11/14/20 06:06 PM.
