Phil,
No one person or proven guideline could have all the answers for hauling fish. A famous pond boss quote I have picked up on is "IT ALL DEPENDS". I know that in my experience with fish, I sometimes prove proven guidelines WRONG.
I could not get HSB this fall because my supplier said they develop fungus too easy once the water temps cool down. I have moved crappie, bass, and bluegill that I have caught through the ice from one pond to the other. About 30 miles, I always figured they all lived because a crappie population was established, but I have no way of knowing if the bass or bluegill survived because they were already established.
I delivered muskie, walleye, trout, and fatheads around central illinois all day yesterday. Here are some pics
