Wow, I was sure I responded to this already, but I don't see my reply.......lots of great info, Bill.....basically my takeaway is that I'll order 50 SBS for spring (5-7"), along with 5 lbs. FHM and 3 lbs. GSH. Then in fall I'll stock 12 HSB (5-7"). I'm working now on creating really good structure for the forage fish (based on what I read in PB), and I'm pretty sure there's plenty of invertebrates happening, according to what you say about new ponds, etc. During summer/fall there were loads of insects out there, water bugs, etc, etc....as well as abundant frogs/tadpoles (loud shrill cacophony every night....music to my ears :-)
Unless I hear differently, that's what I'm planning to do. I want to order now so as to avoid SBS not being available in spring. fwiw: Jones says they pretty much always have the HSB, but I could also go ahead and just order/reserve them now for fall if need be....
