Welcome to PB! For your traditional pond, instead of the Hybrid BG, I would research CNBG (CopperNose BlueGill). They do well in the South. While these fish came from a heavily managed fishery, take a look at these .


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3/4 to 1 1/4 ac pond LMB, SMB, PS, BG, RES, CC, YP, Bardello BG, (RBT & Blue Tilapia - seasonal).