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i have seen alot of people say that they do not reproduce. how often do they reproduce? i mainly want my one acre pond for fun but everyonce and a while will want to eat them. just wanted to make sure that they will not eventually die off. thanks
1/10 acre pond-LMB,HBG//1 acre HSB, BG, RES, BLACK CRAPPIE--STOCKED APRIL 2007
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walboknls1,
I've had them now for three complete growing seasons and there has been no reproduction at all. We think they are a terrific eating fish and to insure a steady supply in the pipeline, stock some HSB each spring and fall. That way we have all sizes for fishing and eating. The initial stockings from early spring of '03 are now about 4 pounds.
Todd Overton has a program of growing out HSB to an 8 to 10 inch size for stocking in ponds that have existing LMB populations...this avoids the LMB predation problem with smaller HSB. It�s a good way to go, if you are so inclined.
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