I personally don't see the HSB as a fish that you have to be concerned as much about conditioning. If I vary my offerings, they continue to hit aggressively.
My HSB hit pellets at first light even when the water temps exceed 85, but I don't fish for them this time of year because if the water is too hot the HSB will fight to the death.
I prefer to fish for them when the water temps are between 55 and 75.
They will take pellets for sure down to 54 degrees on my farm, but sometimes down into the upper 40's, especially if the water is warming.
