I have and always will recommend hybrid fish in small Texas ponds. The HBG will spawn somewhat but not that effectively. The biggest problem in Texas ponds, other than drought, is overstocked ponds after a couple of years. And, they are usually bass heavy.

I have a small pond, about 1/10 acre when it rains, at the back of my place. It's about 3/4 of a mile from the house. For years it was a BG forage pond and I stocked a lot of other water holes from it. But, due to not being able to get anyone on the end of a seine, I have had a lot of fish kills. In a couple of years, it is full of fish again. If I ignore it, they over spawn and die. It's a PITA to trap it and toss them in the creek so it just doesn't get done like it should.

HBG ponds don't have that problem.

It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP