If I didn't know about your prowess for smallies, I would counter with the smallie against your "HSB rules" comment.
But I know that if you could also have smallies in your ponds, you would.
This HSB is a crazy fish, flat out though.
I have a picture to post of one that my brother caught at our pond, but it's on a CD he has, so I'll have it next week.
I would NEVER trash talk a smallie - I'm a charter member - remember?
Even tho they are not the srongest fighter - I have to admit they are the prettiest....