Originally posted by Meadowlark:
Originally posted by Gambusia:
I would stock some hybrid striped bass like was suggested above... plus a good predator that can reach 20 pounds.
Howdy to you also! HSB may reach 20 pounds in a small pond somewhere, but I'd advise you to check the Texas records before jumping in that direction. I was sold HSB as a fish that "would easily attain 8 to 10 pounds" in about three years in my ponds. Five years later, many 6 to 10 pound LMB and zero HSB over 6 pounds have been raised in my ponds. As is often said, it all depends.
Jeremy, as ML says, "It all depends".
The statement that ML quotes that HSB grow to 20 pounds in private ponds is incorrect.
The Texas HSB record in public waters is 19 #'s caught from our nearby reservoir Lake Ray Hubbard.
Bruce Condello has grown one to 16 and and we have them in the 5#+ class.
Just because ML has failed in his attempt to grow large HSB does not set a standard.
Personally I would be happy to fish for 3 to 5 pound HSB for the rest of my life.
A 5# HSB will out fight a 8 # LMB any day of the week.
My 2 cents worth...
