Tom, obviously ML is out of pocket, or he would have addressed your question.
The topic that is being addressed is �catchability� of LMB, and the perceived differences in pure Florida LMB, F1�s, and native (northern species).
In my opinion, for what it�s worth, the "The single worst mistake I have made� is FISHING PRESSURE in a small pond � not necessarily the type of LMB.
If you fish your one acre pond twice a year, the Florida strain LMB will be �catchable� on lures/flies � if you fish your pond twice a week � your fish will become lure shy and become �uncatchable�. They will lurk around your feeder, waiting for an easy BG meal.
George Glazener
N.E. Texas � acre and 2 acre ponds with Florida, F1�s, and native LMB, BG, HSB and CC (2nd biggest mistake)
