It has been shown in the literature that SMB often inhabit the rocky points and rocky - gravel shorelines and deeper colder water because the LMB push & bully the smallies into these less preferred habitats. Smallies can survive in these rocky less productive conditions where LMB often struggle. My experience and stockings have shown that smallies will survive in sand clay bottom warm water ponds if LMB are not present to bully and suppress the SMB. Members here who stock some smallies as the only bass will soon provide extra testimony on this topic. Flame - Please Give it a try and report your results. Inquiring minds want to know more.
Bill, you know that I have high regard and respect for you as a scientists and a highly regarded individual, but once again I believe that �conventional wisdom is not always wise�.
�Chris Steelman also has a smaller turbid pond with SMB in it. Maybe he will share how smallies are doing in his TX pond? SMB�.Why not wait for a report from Chris before encouraging what may be wasteful of time and resources?
I have been at Chris's pond site and know the grology and soil types in this area - if he had sucess in a positive manner I will help othes find SMB brood stock.
Overton would have SMB if there was a market for them.
Having had a successful geoscience career that was education based and advanced by field operational experience, I approach problem solving much differently than most professionals. This operational experience led to several advanced positions in a Fortune 500 company, one of which was Manager of New Technology that gave my team direction to focus on problems at hand.
What does this have to do with SMB � regional application I guess � I grew up in East Texas.
Cheers,
George
