Chris - HOw big is your pond? IMO seining will not be enough to adequately control the BG unless you are planning on a lot of seining. Prolific fish tend to recruit numbers of young to fill the available space. Thusthe more you remove the better the next spawn becomes. Plus since you are in TX BG spawn multiple times. Why not try this for the first 4-5yrs. Use only male CNBG. Gather your males from another pond or grow your own in cages. This way you get the best of both worlds big BG and SMB. IF yo need a reproducing panfish with the SMB use the RES. If things don't meet your goals after 5-10 yrs add the female BG and LMB if needed. Give the male BG a try I think they will work well for you & your dad with your experience and facilities.
