Jason, there are 2 versions of HSB...one grows huge at 40+ pounds and is stocked in large lakes/reservoirs
. the one you'll get top out around 10 pounds with 3-6 pounders being fairly normal. You could probably add 100 or more HSB and not "ruin" your pond, whatever that person meant. HSB have a fairly small mouth gape, so they won't compete much with your larger LMB's mouth and forage size eaten.
According to the American Fisheries Society publication, “Culture and Propagation of Striped Bass and It’s Hybrids”, there are two varieties of Hybrid Striped Bass.
Palmetto Hybrid Bass is a cross between a female Striped Bass x male White Bass and is the HSB that that Texas Parks and Wildlife hatches and stocks in public reservoirs.
Sunshine Hybrid Bass is a reverse cross of a female White Bass x male Striped Bass and is the HSB usually supplied by Arkansas hatcheries and stocked in Texas farm ponds.
To the best of my knowledge, there is no difference in growth potential, given the fact of same habitat and forage availability.
George Glazener
