CB1 :

When I went back and read my attempt at humor it was neither very good nor clear. To many tin foil hats around. \:o \:\)

Bill your last point (as well as CB1's) was what I was asking about. I know of no one down here that grows BG to over 6in. for sale , hatchery or otherwise. While there are some good genetics they are not selected like Bruce's. Plus I know Bruce's word is his bond and to me that from a hatchery is priceless. I would pay double or triple for that quality and trusted service. Now if I could figure a way to get some here when he is ready to sell.

American Sportfish's development of the tiger bass is similar in concept. I wonder how many extra fish they have sold as a result. However to my knowledge they do not grow them out to trophy size for sale or as brood fish , but only to about 10-12 in. and 1lb.+.

Here is a question for you. What do you think about this idea. On a brand new pond 1 acre (empty) rather than stock 2in BG of uncertain genetics (from a good hatchery) I am thinking about putting in 200 adult BG 60 % female and 40% male and let them create the forage base. Then I will know about the genetics and that there are no GSF or HBG. 1000 2 in. BG @ .25 = $ 250. While I would pay more at that rate the larger BG could be priced at over a $ and would be a steal.Unknown 3-5 in BG go for 60 cents. To a select market I think you could sell Bruce's BG (or ones like them) for $2.50 each at 5in. That would be like 3-4lb. tiger bass at $ 10 . But again I am not in the hatchery business.

While thinking about it I may try Condello BG males and cross them with CNBG females and call them -- I am open for a name.