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Forum name | Freshwater Fishing in California |
Topic subject | RE: Growing larger bass |
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17467, RE: Growing larger bass Posted by ICSpots, Tue Jul-14-09 11:26 AM
Matt hit it on the head with his predator vs prey assessment.
If I was starting a pond it would be stocked with only largemouth & bluegill (or other similar sunfish species). I've read about recommended stocking ratios (including what the age of the fish should be and a schedule for initial stocking) and recommended selective harvest plans to maintain a healthy balance in a pond.
In some parts of the country people like to also have catfish in the pond but as Matt said that is introducing another predator that needs to be accounted for.
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