Read very interesting PB article about using HSB of appropriate size to control LMB numbers. Has anybody tried this? Did it come up in the discussion today, which unfortunately I missed?
I'd use tiger musky for this purpose if my pond were farther north. HSB are great fighters and add diversity, would love to have an excuse to stock more.
I know I'm stating the obvious, but just as a reminder, HSB will "control" BG also. If a strong BG base is a priority, then be careful with the number of HSB stocked. A combo of HSB/LMB can sure affect the forage base.