Carl, Lusk sez “Only bluegills spawn enough to feed bass and only bass can eat enough to control bluegills spawns”.

All of this stuff is a balancing act between predator and prey. But, add to that act that the prey has to be between 1/4 to 1/3 the size of the predator. It’s a matter of calories obtained vs energy expended.


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