That is one pretty bronze back.
Shorty, nice Smallie! If you had to guess, what is the age of the fish?
If I had to guess, it would be one of the fingerlings I got from TJ to feed train in 2012, or it might have hatched in the pond in 2012 from the 20 intitial stockers I put in. I did catch a 19-1/4" SMB last fall that I believe was one of my initial stockers.
Well done buddy! Beautiful and a testament to your fishery management skills in the micro pond.
Shorty - your fish growing efforts are producing nice results.
Bet it was fun to catch. Nice smalley!