Granted, I'm a novice when it comes to HSB. All I know is what I've briefly read on the forum. I don't pretend to be well versed on them at all.
However!
It just seems peculiar to me that some people want to shy away from a fish that may become a little more difficult to catch (LMB) in favor for its easier kin (HSB). Everything you've done to manage your pond up to this point has been difficult. Why should fishing it be any different???
Quite frankly, if I caught a fish every time I wanted to, I'd have no interest in fishing anymore. Same goes for any other hobby/sport. A golfer who could hit the ball in the perfect spot everytime would first of all be a famous billionaire. But secondly, he'd also become passive about the sport and not passionate.
The reason there are multiple publications and forums dedicated to the overwhelming process of managing ponds for fish, like the LMB, is because it's not a simple task. Why would anyone want a hobby that doesn't test their skills?
Put me on a pond with some LMB that need some coaxing over a pond that could be fished just as successfully by a 5 year old as the owner ANY DAY.
See, there was an argument on the topic.
