Tom, obviously ML is out of pocket, or he would have addressed your question.
The topic that is being addressed is “catchability” of LMB, and the perceived differences in pure Florida LMB, F1’s, and native (northern species).
In my opinion, for what it’s worth, the "The single worst mistake I have made” is FISHING PRESSURE in a small pond – not necessarily the type of LMB.
If you fish your one acre pond twice a year, the Florida strain LMB will be “catchable” on lures/flies – if you fish your pond twice a week – your fish will become lure shy and become “uncatchable”. They will lurk around your feeder, waiting for an easy BG meal.
George Glazener
N.E. Texas ¼ acre and 2 acre ponds with Florida, F1’s, and native LMB, BG, HSB and CC (2nd biggest mistake)
