George provides a very good idea as an option that includes some HSB. Have you ever caught a HSB? Exciting! They are definately more fun than LMB. Once you catch one you will change your opinion of LMB.

HSB will not spawn in the pond which is a good feature. When you need more predation add more HSB; too much predation remove some HSB. You can always add the LMB later if the need arises and the LMB will soon dominate the fishery. If you like this idea ask about densities for HSB and CNBG. You can always decrease the number of CNBG that you orderered. George who has lots of experience with CNBG & HSB in TX can better advise you on numbers of each to stock in a 3/4 ac pond.
HSB homework:
http://forums.pondboss.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=92629#Post92629

Last edited by Bill Cody; 02/21/12 09:44 AM.

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