Originally Posted By: ewest
I agree with Bill and note that such conditioning is most probably a trait that is genetically inherited and builds over time in succeeding generations. There is more and more data indicating that many fish species exhibit this conditioning in a genetic fashion including BG , CC , LMB , tilapia and trout. I will be doing an article in PB (Cutting Edge column) on a recent long term study in ponds on this subject soon.
Eric, I will be interested in your forthcoming PB article of long term study of genetic conditioning of inherited traits.
My comments were directed strictly pertaining to CNBG and HSB.

There have been questions from PB forum members about not being able to catch fish from their ponds.
Now that there is a growing interest in feed trained fish, I believe the use of pellets is not only fun, but also helpful for new pond owners.

I hope that your article will address the current interest and availability of feed trained fish. It may even change some minds about the catchability of LMB.

See link above � http://www.pondboss.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=150311#Post150311


N.E. Texas 2 acre and 1/4 acre ponds
Original george #173 (22 June 2002)