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Largemouth bass control the number of bluegill in a pond.	Bluegill eat insects, worms and algae and feed the largemouth bass.



Redear sunfish are also called shellcracker, because they can eat mussels and snails.	Bluegill grow to a large size in productive ponds with a lot of small bass.


Thanks for the great fun fishing! Mr. Brenda Morrison Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division Let's Go Fishing! Where? How? Take someone fishing with you and make a friend for life. Anglers may purchase a lifetime fishing or hunting license. Receive a discount if purchased by age 11.