Many thanks to all that commented and are very patient with my lack of knowledge. So glad I posted - otherwise I would be ordering by the pound!

I was not planning to use mix of hybrid/species because you dont know what you are getting and I feel my advice from the forum is more strategic and knowledge based. I am just unsure if I should trust purchasing his "pellet trained" bass and perch. Guess I have some time to decide on that.

Now to find a fishery that stocks BG by themselves. So far, nobody near me delivers. The local guy that said to add lyme and alfalfa is the main source for fish and his BG are kept with the HBG, and other sunfish.

Looking forward to searching the site for more good info! - till next time.