This morning I read this article on how Bass populations are affected by different factors. It comes from studies done on Kentucky Lake by state game and fish people. The whole article was interesting but my attention was particularly drawn to the effect of silver carp on bass populations. The article said the effect was not much. As a fisherman I tend to agree. Also of interest was the effect of tournaments on bass populations, especially the survival of summertime caught tournament fish. The article is at the following address:

https://www.wired2fish.com/fishing-tips/largemouth-bass-populations-what-affects-bass-fishing-on-large-reservoirs/