mr willey, I will share my experience with you regarding Hybrid Striped Bass (HSB).

I am certainly no expert but I have learned much from very expensive mistakes.
You might want to review past discussions on this subject:

http://www.pondboss.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=000344
http://www.pondboss.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=000199

Primarily, if you plan to stock HSB in a mature Largemouth Bass (LMB) pond, anything less than 8 � 10 stockers will be expensive LMB fish food.
If none are available in your area, I would recommend much higher stocking numbers.

In addition to Dave Willis, Bruce Condello is an expert on this subject and I'm sure he will chime in.
I would rely on his recommendation, as well as other HSB growers on this forum

Good luck,
George Glazener
N.E. Texas � acre and 2 acre ponds