Ml said: �HSB are primarily an open water fish.�
Do you believe this to be factual based on your experience, or because it is a �tried and true� assumption?
Before I stocked HSB, the little pond was full of year old fathead minnows. The smaller fatheads disappeared quickly but took time for HSB to grow large enough to completely eliminate the larger minnows, which were observed mainly along the shoreline.
I have always been told that HSB are open water feeders similar to their striped bass parents. I believe this to be true, but only during the hottest weather months.
You will find that striped bass follow the food, into shallow shoreline structure most of the year. They will chase shad out on the bank at times.
I have only 3 years experience with HSB, but more than 20 years with the stripes � it will be interesting.
