Almost a pond Grand Slam

[esshup]

I almost caught at least one of every species of fish in the pond yesterday while throwing a small white twister tail on 1/16th oz. jighead.

Yellow Perch
Bluegill
Hybrid Bluegill
Smallmouth Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass

Didn't catch
Redear
Largemouth Bass
Triploid Grass Carp
Pumpkinseed (haven't caught any in a few years)
Channel Catfish (if any are left in the pond)

The Yellow Perch were still carrying eggs.

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how about crappie?

[nfalls116]

Good job!

[nfalls116]

Good job!

[esshup]

Feb 28, 2017 14:54:31 GMT -5 @waynes said:

how about crappie?

Nope, I caught the last one out about 7 years ago. Pond is too small, only 1 1/4 acre when full.

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Feb 28, 2017 21:48:19 GMT -5 esshup said:

Feb 28, 2017 14:54:31 GMT -5 @waynes said:

how about crappie?

Nope, I caught the last one out about 7 years ago. Pond is too small, only 1 1/4 acre when full.

I agree, crappie would take over in a few years.  My brother introduced crappie three years ago. His pond is around 5.75 acres and very deep. Seems to be okay.

[esshup]

Mar 1, 2017 8:11:36 GMT -5 @waynes said:

Feb 28, 2017 21:48:19 GMT -5 esshup said:

Nope, I caught the last one out about 7 years ago. Pond is too small, only 1 1/4 acre when full.

I agree, crappie would take over in a few years.  My brother introduced crappie three years ago. His pond is around 5.75 acres and very deep. Seems to be okay.

It all depeends on what he is managing the pond for. Have him keep track of the relative weights of the bass. They should be staying at 100 or better. Crappie spawn sooner than bass and can eat the bottom of the food chain before the bass can utilize it.