George.....what size ponds are you wanting to stock HSB in? From my knowledge of HSB and Wipers, they are eating machines !!! Could a pond say under 2 acres support HSB ? Mike,
Definitely, a 2 acre or less pond can produce trophy size, line busting Hybrid Striped Bass. There has been much discussion on the forum on this subject � a couple of links are posted below:
http://www.pondboss.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=000199 http://www.pondboss.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=000344 The �secret� is in stocking adult size HSB stockers in order to survive LMB predation � or stock fingerling sizes in new ponds. They will not reproduce, avoiding the problems of overcrowded stunted LMB ponds
Thanks to Overton Fisheries for �growing out� adult size HSB stockers for supplementing population on an annual basis.
They are excellent table fare as you are aware.
George Glazener
N.E. Texas � acre and 2 acre ponds
