the 2 pounder a few posts above, and the fish directly above both came from a golf course community somewhat near my area. i have a gut feeling that when these ponds were built, which was back in the 70's, they stocked RES and BG, and with time these ponds have developed viable RESxBG hybrid populations exhibiting remarkable fish.
knowing a little about the community, i dont think there is any regular fish management per se, however they have always aerated and kept the ponds full w/ either well water, or water from a nearby small river. i am not aware whether or not the ponds are stocked with bass, but something is responsible for the tremendous growth and condition of the sunfish that i've seen come out of there.
on a side note, the state record "bluegill" was reportedly caught in this community not too long ago (but i'll bet a nickel it was one of these hybrids).
