hey keith, there is a small minority (like 2 members out of over 3,600
) that like the GSF only cause of how big they grow in our particular ponds. but i think you'll find the majority of pondmeisters who manage for big bass dont like them cause they have bigger mouths than other sunfish and compete with young bass for forage.
it all depends on yer objectives. mine is to have a diverse bream pond full of quality fish in my front yard, and i dont know if what i am doing will get me there, but i'm having fun trying, and will do it over if it doesnt pan out like i think.
as far as interbreeding, that's been discussed here a few places, and no one really knows....it happens in some ponds, and not in others. constantly murky water may be a contributing factor to interbreeding, and clear water may keep the species true (as dr. condello has suggested)
