esshup, thanks for your reply.
I feel I have a pretty good handle on the 'traditional' stocking of LMB, BG, RES but don't have the 'Hybrid' stocking (HBG, HSB, YP) totally understood. I would assume the FHM wouldn't stay established due to predation and that's why you also recommended Golden Shiners? Can the golden shiners reproduce and remain the primary forage for all the fish or would the hybrid stocking be dependent upon pellets? Would ladder stocking be required for a hybrid pond sustainability?
Also as I understand it HBG will reproduce but eventually revert to their parent strains. Will HSB do the same or not reproduce at all?
Thanks again for your expertise. You along with many others share your knowledge that is very appreciated by us.
