A benefit of larger forage stock is they mature faster and start reproducing faster (than stocking pure immature forage).

Imagine if when lowered you found a few LMBs 8 lb and larger ... I would restock them into the clean pond with plenty of forage, knowing what it takes to grow a bass to that weight.

The other benefit to larger forage stock is catchability - catching bluegills that are hand size out of the gate if fishing fun is a goal for the project.