You admit to not knowing, so research hybrids (of all types) before posting again. I do not doubt that you fished ponds and caught varieties, but ponds are stocked by more than man alone. Birds, raccoons, house cats,... all have the ability to transfer eggs, babies, and/or live fish between ponds. It is also possible that you caught a fish that exhibited some traits of another fish.
�You cross breed a bluegill and a green sunfish, you get a mix or a GG. This is Generation 1. I don't know the formula, and don't care, but this is basically ture� - your quote
Whether you care or not, your statement is completely inaccurate. The GG is not a cross between these two individual fish, and if you really do not care, then what is your point here anyway.
�You all never did say what they revert to. It has to be something. So what is it? I say it's the original bluegill and green sunfish. If not that, it's some other little s*^6 fish.� -your quote
Reread the post (or read the entire thing for the first time), and you will realize I did answer that question. They revert to nothing. Each generation is smaller (as with most any hybrid) which is why it is so important to introduce predators in a timely fashion.
�Again, just answer the simple question, after 8 generations what do you get? I say it's a pond full of stunted green sunfish.�- your quote
The question is simple, and has been simply answered on a repeated basis. In fact it is fairly simple to read, and understand (or so I should hope). If stocked proper then you should not get to an 8th generation GG, but if that recommendation is not simple enough for you and you end up with some, then they would be stunted GG�s. Again I urge you to read up on genetics and hybridization. The benefits are endless. I will admit that as you get further down the chain of generations it becomes harder to predict the outcome of traits in the fish (which does introduce a disadvantage), but nothing reverts to an original in the world of hybrids.
Stock what you want to stock and have your own opinions. That is part of the ingenuity of this forum. My job is not to sell, but to try and explain (or in this case defend). Your mind is already made up, so basically you are either bored and indifferent, or have a hidden agenda. Either way, please address me again when you have a substantial argument. I do not know you personally, and I mean no offense in this post, but I believe that the founders of this forum would like to see it put to use in a more productive manner than you have displayed here.
Research, research, Research!!! There have been many questions asked of me that I am still researching, because I truly want to learn. I do not feel the need to waste my time or the time of any of the real professionals here by posting redundant questions (under the same thread), or by trying to belittle someone because I can get away with it. We are all adults here (or at least I should hope so), so let�s all treat one another with respect. Shall we actually learn from the massive load of experience on this site, or simply play mind games that benefit no one in the end?
Jerk your perch, jerk my chain, or jerk whatever else you may wish to, but I have answered your questions, and I stand firm on the belief in my fish. Post whatever you wish (it is a free world), but there is no denying science. Everyone knows my position, so I will attempt not to further feed your fun by posting to you again on this subject.
Thank you for your time (and again if you are sincere in your questioning then Google it),
Deb
