That is so interesting. (I haven't had a chance to read the article yet) So, based on your post above, would you recommend that I also add some pure Northern and Florida at some point as well? If so, should I do it soon and remove a corresponding number of F1's in order to keep total population the same? Since they haven't spawned yet, and I haven't seen any dead ones, I assume that I still have around the original number of 120. They are also still the size (6-7") that I can reasonably buy new ones to add. Thanks in advance for your input!
Mix them up.75 LMB and 30 HSB all 6-8 inches. On the LMB 30 Northern , 30 F-1s and 15 Fla LMB. For the life of those fish you will maintain genetic potential for both goals. In the south (roughly I-10 to I-20) over time studies show that Fla LMB genes tend to increase in % of a mixed population. See the last issue of PB mag on LMB genetics and catchability.
