The rest of the story��
At the beginning of this thread I recounted my journey for hybrid stripers and the mistake I made in initial stocking of fingerling HSB that were victims of LMB predation, and my efforts and failure to locate adult size HSB stockers.
In the meantime I became acquainted with Bruce Condello when he fished with me on Lake Texoma for striped bass.
Bruce�s objective was to catch big striped bass � mine was to pick his brain about �growing out� large enough HSB stripers to escape predation.
It was a great day on the lake with a new found friend and a successful fishing trip � Bruce caught some nice stripers and I learned a LOT about �growing out� HSB fingerlings.
Now Todd enters the picture.
Early last year I purchased HSB stockers from Overton Fisheries and was impressed with their operation, so I asked if I could return for a tour of their operation.
A few weeks later, my wife and I were extended an invitation to stop by their place for a visit, and tour their hatchery and fish farm operation. Todd and Kathy's hospitality was much appreciated, and a great learning experience and an introduction to fish farming.
WOW�!
A fish hatchery with 30 ponds on 50 acres.
The light bulb flashed on and ideas were born to encourage Todd to �grow-out� large HSB.
As a satisfied customer, I am pleased to read Todd�s report on a successful HSB season.
My thanks to both Bruce and Todd for their help to achieve a HSB pond fishery.
George Glazener
N.E. Texas � and 2 acre ponds
