Well, I have a comment for both of you Master PerchMeisters. I'd REALLY like to know what longevity you get on those big perch!

We think, but don't know for sure, that our 14 inch yellow perch in public lakes are very young, fast growing fish. To the best of our knowledge, most don't survive past age 5 or 6. (We can't know for "sure" because we're aging fish from otoliths/earstones, and thus can't follow individual fish once they are killed for aging. Catch-22.)

Anyway, I'd really be interested to see both of you guys keep track of perch ages if you can. If they live for a few years at these massive sizes, it would really be impressive.

Thanks for your consideration!! :-)

Dave

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From Bob Lusk: Dr. Dave Willis passed away January 13, 2014. He continues to be a key part of our Pond Boss family...and always will be.