BJ, I'm not a Pro and I see that you are.

However, some of my experiences don't match yours. I find that an awful lot of small ponds (less than a couple of acres) become bass heavy due to them becoming hook shy. Try to fish more than once a month in a 1/2 to one acre pond and, if you catch one, one is all you'll catch. That's been a commonly discussed problem with members of this forum. The problem really gets attention from those who stock Floridas and F-1's. Catch and release also is a problem and I like your concept of harvest.

Have you seen studies on the agressiveness and quicker growth of HBG's? I've found some difference in them and BG's. If they are, it may be something in the green sunfish side or not spending as much energy in gonadal development. Gotta agree that they end up topping out at about the same size.

I like HSB's as long as there isn't a lot of shoreline structure for forage to hide in.

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