Catchemdeep, u are way off path. How long u think it takes those eggs to hatch? Do u think all the females in the lake run in and spawn at the same time leaving the males with more work than they can handle? The answer is no. And there are actually alot more male fish than female fish. It only takes 2 to 3 days for these eggs to hatch and not all the females will be dropping at the same time. There will always be male fish to protect these eggs. It's the female fish that u should be worried about.