Pond Boss Forums STOCKING A NEW POND Types of fish to choose F1 LMB and Outbreeding Depression

I have a possible solution for new ponds and lakes that doesn't sacrifice the characteristics of the tiger bass:
What about stocking new ponds and lakes with fingerling LMBs from a local private hatchery that used trophy bass for broodstock? What if those broodfish were harvested via angling only? Like a private Share-lunker program possibly? Selecting large males from a wild population along with large females from a wild population as broodstock OR breeding lunker females with pure strain florida or pure strain norther in order to sway the genetic future possibly.

Wes you should comment on this idea....

Anyone know what sub-species that TPWD crosses their lunker females LMB with??

The idea of taking proven females and males performing well in a local climate via angling methods only sure does select for a great genetic potential for their offspring fingerlings.

OH

Another option is for low fishing pressure instances or where live bait fishing is practiced or if you are a skilled angler:
Stock pure florida only, then when it is time for you to harvest crowded bass you can leverage this pure strain commodity with a pond management company in exchange for services rendered. Availability of pure florida juveniles and adults is very limited.