Quote Originally Posted by Stevens View Post
"... but yeah i think if the conditions were suitable for smallies in patoka and monroe they would already have taken off.. i really dont know tho
The Problem is they were stocked 30 to 40 years ago and the lakes have changed significantly since then. A "shot in the arm" could potentialy result in a explosion of smallies in these lakes, and if not then it is not a program the DNR has to continue. Walleye don't reproduce in these lakes and the Wipers are sterile so these program require constant restocking at a higher cost than a "shot in the arm" IMO.