My limited experience - I have a very small pond (1/10th acre) with HSB and yellow perch. I readily catch two bass an evening and then they turn off. I mean turn off. If I fish during feeding time using Stubby Steve's I can catch one, maybe two before they figure me out. They have short memories though and forget after a day or two. I know I have caught the same fish multiple times over the years based on their unique markings. In summary I do not believe fishing for HSB reduces catchability so long as my expectations are not to fish daily in my small puddle. I have only ever caught two perch. I am the worst perch fisherman in the world.