You can try it but hybrid bluegills/HSB with a feeder might be a better choice. I've done that several times for neighbors and there have been no control issues. Toss in a dozen RES for snail issues.

The HBG will spawn some but I've never seen an issue. Their progeny is green sunfish which some people don't like but I'm not one of them. The GSF will out fight a BG/CNBG/RES any day. And, I've never personally seen them take over a Texas pond.

How many of each is dependent on the amount of water you really have in July and August.

Last edited by Dave Davidson1; 01/22/14 06:01 AM.
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.

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