1. The TFS would survive most winters. I don't recall the temp that will kill them. But they really won't be all that dependable.

2. No. They would probably support enough fry but not of the proper size for LMB. They need food that is 1/4 to 1/3 their body size. It's a matter of calories obtained vs energy expended.

3. Yes but very few. Actually, about 99% of eggs laid and fry hatched never live to sexual maturity due to predation.

Good luck on training redears and keeping them trained.

The scenario has no chance of working. Redears only spawn annually and cannot provide enough food for bass. Remember that the bass will also be spawning.

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.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP Grandpa