Makes perfect sense. I think that would also be the benefit of introducing a 2-3+ pounder into the pond. It would cut through those middle ranks and ... in theory.
There are still hundreds if not thousands of BG in the <2.5" range and I know there are a handful of 14-15" LMB that have been caught and released. Again, fishing is not a great way to sample so maybe I'm just missing something.
On a related note-
With a large healthy BG population that is spawning throughout the Spring/Summer, shouldn't that be providing a near continuous stream of fresh small fish as a food source? Are the BG just eating their own?
