Thanks for the info! Its good to know that they can take high temps.

Ok to be honest summertime is prime saltwater fishing in my area. Tarpon,snook,redfish,trout,snapper and spanish mackeral are in their prime this time of year. So to be honest I would not mind not fishing for them during the summer and simply let them stick out the high temps.

I am not sure as to what type of fishery I want I will have to think about that.

About forage is it possible that the tilapia will become sluggish once the water hits 60 degress? I know they wont die but will they become sluggish enough for the HSB to pick them off easier?

And which would you prefer? Threadfin shad or gizzard shad? Arent fully grown gizzards to large to be eaten by HSB? So wouldnt threadfins be a better chocie?