Is there any reason not to incorporate both the combinations you have suggested?
YP tend to be outcompeted by BG - the latter have higher fecundity (produce more offspring) and the torpedo-like YP shape is easier for predators to swallow (hence they are preferred eating). SMB are at a disadvantage wrt LMB; Largemouths can swallow larger prey than Smallies of the same size, and reproduction is more of a sure thing for LMB than it is for SMB.
If used in combo with BG or LMB, YP or SMB will usually require periodic restocking to maintain a presence.
If used with LMB, HBG's very low (wrt regular BG) reproduction does a very poor job of producing forage for the bass. HBG normally require periodic restocking for the same reason.
BTW, there is nothing wrong with fish requiring restocking now and then, if that's what you want to do.
I like fish that are fun to catch and good to eat. Perch, bass (LMB & SMB), and wallies sound great. The only other fish id like to eat would be RT.
How far North in Michigan are you? RT may be possible year-round for you. If not, they can make a great Fall-Winter-Spring bonus fish.
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