PF quote "I would not put anything in the supposed to be genetic pure FLA pond." I would - more forage. But not any LMB - none. Keep it pure if possible.

From all the Fishery Scientists I know and who have developed , tested and written on F-1s (that is what you are shooting for to start) what works best for both size and aggressiveness (best genetics)is to cross male northerns with female Flas. Results in better size , more aggression and IIRC better survival and condition. I will dig out the studies.

I have not seen any info on whether the smaller Fla males can out compete the northern males for nest sites and mates but size often makes a difference in spawning.

True stunting (genetic condition or change) is now being recoginized to happen faster than we use to believe. Havng said that yours are not stunted genetically yet IMO but are just underfed.

The reason to use the shock boat is you can probably fix it all , including the LMB crowding in the Fla pond, in one afternoon. Plus you can pick and choose better if you see them all at once.




Last edited by ewest; 08/06/10 02:07 PM.