zhkent, what do you want from your lake and how much time, effort and money are you willing to put into it in the long term?
Redears do very well up through central Nebraska and Iowa. Dave Willis can comment on the trials in SD.
I disagree with Bob Lusk about the hybrid bluegill. They are probably a one time thing. Bruce Condello explained on a different tread that their offspring tend to not be hardy. However, for that one time experience, they really are fun. They certainly won't replace bluegill.
