Originally Posted by FishinRod
That is a good data point to add, Theo!

I assume the tilapia acted as a primary benefit to the SMB (consumed as forage).

Did the tilapia also clear your water significantly that first season? If so, perhaps they were also a secondary benefit to the SMB if they made it easier for them to see and catch additional forage such as crayfish, etc.?
Primary reason for stocking was FA control, at which they handle, well, handily. SMB (and maybe big YP) forage is second; big eating Tilapia at the end of the season is third for some friends who like eating Tilapia (I will eat them, but they're not my preferred fish).

We don't have enough crawdads to worry about.

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