I know what I’d do.... I’d stock HSB. Get them to an age where they’ll feed train on pellets. And then train them to eat larger pellets when thrown in. Once they’re trained to do that I’d catch HBG, cut them in half and throw them to your HSB. I’m crazy that way.
Wow! I never would have thought this. Excellent idea! Thank you! I’m an absentee pond owner, so daily stuff is not an option, but I’ll do what I can do. Thanks again, Jeff
HSB typically hand feed very easily in low light in mornings and nights. So if you are there often enough that they would begin to hit larger pellets like Aquamax Largemouth or Optimal Bass hand throw then you'll be set. The next step would be to fish for HBG all day, throw them on ice, then cut them up in the evening and feed to your HSB. A lot of work, but would serve a dual purpose in reducing HBG and growing HSB. And an absolute blast! You could also purchase fillets of tilapia or trout guts that are cheap and cut them into chunks to get them used to feeding on flesh. Then trasition to HBG, or use some of each. I feed a zillion fish on $80 of tilapia fillets per year (muskie and such).
