Flame, I think we can put SMB in our E Texas ponds as I read the information here. Dr. Willis says we can, if we add some as a bonus fish, and we would have to restock some, maybe yearly. That is what I think I was asking. Would the TFS and the craws sustain the SMB. I am a LMB guy and the HSB are just for the bonus, and after reading about Chris and his SMB. We might have to grab George on the way to Texhoma, and bring back a few nice ones to put in the pond.
Hey Tracy and Flame - welcome to the the "crazy club" - "I am Chairman of the Board" - I'll tell you where you an catch some pre spawn SMB if you won't tell any one..

But I got a secret, I grew a 2 lb Camelot Bell LMB in 8 months and Chris raised a 2 lb SMB in FIVE years... LOL
CONGRATULATIONS!
Caught my first fin clipped CB LMB last week - weighed in at ~2 lbs @ 15 inches - 8 months old!
Hey, great time at the PB Conference "Icebreaker" last evening.
Fantastic bunch of folks and more best friends thn I can count on fingers and toes!
Best personal regards to you guys,
George