Billy,
What an outstanding, creative idea...i.e. feed the LMB worms during BG pellet feeding. Has a couple of problems, but a terrific concept, nonetheless.
One problem that I see is that I'm not around during most of the times the feeders go off, but it still might be worth a try when I am there. The other problem that comes to mind is that it seems like you would have to continue that process indefinitely, or as long as you are feeding, otherwise, the LMB will revert back to their old habits. I'm more inclined to get rid of feeding altogether in favor of natural forage, except for the HSB.
At any rate, its a very interesting idea, which further supports the hypothesis of LMB conditioning. If nothing else, it is refreshing, just once, to read that someone agrees with me...it's so rare on this Forum...
In the pond with HSB, my forage consists of gizzard shad, possibly remnants of threadfin shad, CNBG, Tilapia, Gambusia, grass shrimp, and a few scattered fatheads. From stomach contents, I have verified that HSB prey on all of them...but I feel if given a choice they would prefer gizzards first, followed very closely by fall chilled Tilapia that are somewhat lethargic. They absolutely feast on the Tilapia in the fall.
Billy, I hope you will stick around here because we can sure use those innovative ideas. :p
