I have just stocked 15 CC ranging from 1 to 1.3 pounds (~14- 18"), 50 RES (3-4"), and 150 straight BG (4-6") hoping to bump the forages for the HSB and reduce the craws, BUT I have only seen one sizable swirl the could have been a HSB so far this year. I feed every evening and lack of attendance is curious. I get some of last years HBG YOY showing up and few larger HBG, but no sign of the HSB or the fish stocked 5 days ago.
Maybe the water is still too cool? I'll take some temps today or tomorrow to see how the aeration setup is working. I just started it up 6 days ago.
There are too many variables and I don't have a crystal ball to see what's really in the pond! I find it frustrating and exciting at the same time. I have had to accept that I just don't have much control and it will always be interesting to see how it evolves.
