catmandoo, yesterday (after hearing of Victor's success), I made the pilgrimage to Zett's Fish Hatchery in Drifting PA.

I brought back (20) HSB that were supposed to be in the 6-7" range. I think they were actually 7-9" though!!

I also got YP, LMB, and some CC, and they were all on the larger side of the size range or above the quoted size range.

All fish were boxed in styrofoam containers and the bags were filled with pure oxygen.

All fish went into a neighborhood retention pond, and about 12 kids and a few adults had their first stocking experience ever.

No morts after a few hours.

I can't wait to get home and see how things are going.

BUT, back on topic, YES, george, you and a few select others made a quantum change in private pond dynamics with the Hybrid Striped Bass!!

Excerpt from Robert Crais' "The Monkey's Raincoat:"
"She took another microscopic bite of her sandwich, then pushed it away. Maybe she absorbed nutrients from her surroundings."