Hybrid BG have a place but it is not in a balanced fishery. If you don't see or catch any after awhile, I figure they didn't survive and need to move on to repair and restocking.

In a closely monitored and managed small pond, I often recommend hybrids. But, that's not often and it's usually in a small pellet fed pond with channel cats.

Flick, if you aren't seeing or catching them on worms and crickets, there is no magic bait. They just aren't there.

You really shouldn't have to do pond dyes or anything else when you stock hybrids, no matter what they are called.

It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP Grandpa