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HSB were a surpise this past weekend... #572800 02/24/25 11:25 AM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 3,872 Likes: 112 Wills Point, Tx Zep Hall of Fame 2014
Zep Hall of Fame 2014 Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 3,872 Likes: 112 Wills Point, Tx	We have stocked a few HSB in the pond over the years, but very rarely catch them. I just assumed many of them had died off. So Saturday I throw out some fish feed to see if the usual blue gill and catfish feeding frenzy would happen. Zilch! I figured dead of winter and temps in the forties it was no surprise. I return to the cabin and about 30 mins later getting close to sunset, from the picture window I start seeing some significant swirls on the surface. I thought maybe otters? So I walk out and start casting a mirror stick bait from the dock. Boom! Nice HSB, then a few minutes later another, and a few mins later another. Think I caught 5 or 6 HSB within 25 mins. Nice finish to a day...where did this come from? (Thanks George) Fishing has never been about the fish....
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Re: HSB were a surpise this past weekend... Zep #572801 02/24/25 11:59 AM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 4,914 Likes: 1004 Central Kansas F FishinRod Lunker
FishinRod Lunker F Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 4,914 Likes: 1004 Central Kansas	Those are some nice HSB footballs! I was going to say that if the fish have not had any big meals for a few months, then they are probably striking because they are pretty hungry. However, it doesn't look like your HSB have been missing many meals.
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Re: HSB were a surpise this past weekend... Zep #572802 02/24/25 12:14 PM
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Tinylake T Joined: Aug 2023 Posts: 207 Likes: 61 Ontario	Wow nice!
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Re: HSB were a surpise this past weekend... Zep #572803 02/24/25 12:18 PM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 14,675 Likes: 509 40 N, 82 1/2 W Theo Gallus Moderator Lunker
Theo Gallus Moderator Lunker Joined: May 2004 Posts: 14,675 Likes: 509 40 N, 82 1/2 W	Originally Posted by Zep (Thanks George) Credit given where credit deserved. "Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever." -S. M. Stirling
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Re: HSB were a surpise this past weekend... Zep #572938 03/04/25 03:33 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 22,033 Likes: 483 Miss. E ewest Moderator Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker
ewest Moderator Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker E Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 22,033 Likes: 483 Miss.	HSB feed at lower temps (metabolism stays active) than LMB. They do well on fish food but can get morbidly obese on carbs contained in fish food. They are one of only a couple of predator fish that metabolize carbs. This is not normally an issue with supplemental feeding. A 5 yr old HSB Attachments Last edited by ewest; 03/04/25 03:39 PM.
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Re: HSB were a surpise this past weekend... Zep #572944 03/04/25 05:54 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 4,914 Likes: 1004 Central Kansas F FishinRod Lunker
FishinRod Lunker F Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 4,914 Likes: 1004 Central Kansas	I enjoy all of the kid/fish pictures where the fish measures a significant portion of the kid's height and weight!
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Re: HSB were a surpise this past weekend... Zep #572971 03/05/25 11:30 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 16,555 Likes: 411 Hurst & Bowie, Texas D Dave Davidson1 Moderator Lunker
Dave Davidson1 Moderator Lunker D Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 16,555 Likes: 411 Hurst & Bowie, Texas	Sounds like fun It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color. Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done. Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP Grandpa

Re: HSB were a surpise this past weekend... Zep #572974 03/06/25 09:52 AM
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 5,577 Likes: 402 Bonanza TX FireIsHot Moderator
FireIsHot Moderator Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 5,577 Likes: 402 Bonanza TX	Mark, George is smiling up there. AL

Re: HSB were a surpise this past weekend... FireIsHot #572978 03/06/25 12:00 PM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 3,872 Likes: 112 Wills Point, Tx Zep Hall of Fame 2014
Zep Hall of Fame 2014 Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 3,872 Likes: 112 Wills Point, Tx	Originally Posted by FireIsHot Mark, George is smiling up there. You know it.. I certainly would not have any HSB without George. He only visited our place once towards the end of construction and unfortunately I had already left for the day. Luckily Brian snapped a pic of George that afternoon. God Bless Him! Fishing has never been about the fish....

Re: HSB were a surpise this past weekend... Zep #572981 03/06/25 12:20 PM
Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 1,089 Likes: 105 Texas T Tbar
Tbar T Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 1,089 Likes: 105 Texas	Very nice fish Mark!!! I might get a couple to help control my crappie.

Re: HSB were a surpise this past weekend... Zep #572994 03/06/25 10:08 PM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 29,788 Likes: 1295 Grovertown, Indiana esshup Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker
esshup Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 29,788 Likes: 1295 Grovertown, Indiana	I had the pleasure of meeting George and his wife a number of times. I have a few flies that he tied and gave me. They will not get used. www.hoosierpondpros.com http://www.pondboss.com/subscribe.asp?c=4 3/4 to 1 1/4 ac pond LMB, SMB, PS, BG, RES, CC, YP, Bardello BG, (RBT & Blue Tilapia - seasonal).

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