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How many times will FHM spawn in a season?
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Good points, CJ. I suppose another option to get to your goals, and still spread out some stocking costs, would be to try and stock a few sizes of HSB at a time. Seems like that option is available a little more now.
I also didn't consider using HSB as the main predator fish as was mentioned.
I've had HSB hanging out in brush, some pretty heavy brush, up against shorlines.
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On a side note, I've seen HSB in my pond utilizing more than just the open water areas. Granted, this is only in my pond, but I was surprised to see all the different areas where my HSB were hanging out. Every HSB I've ever caught was in shallow water within 20 feet of the shoreline.
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How big are your HSB Theo? Snmaller HSB, say ones under 5 pounds are less open water in nature than are larger ones.
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In thinking about HSB stocking ladders ( yearly or otherwise)keep in mind their natural morts resulting from a fairly short lifespan (5-6 yrs).
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