I don't know how much he swelled, but when I saw him languishing around two or three days before he was of formidable width.
Definitely an honorable death.
That fish would have been age-6. I've caught him before and he stayed in the same general area his whole life. Oh, and yes, he passed on LOTS of genes.
Estimated weight, probably maxed out at or around 2-2.
....and Sunil, that is a quarter and not a dime. I already know what you're going to say.