As a side note, Ive numbered my three LMB, the smallest being #1 @ 10.5" largest (last one I stocked) is #3 @ just under 13 when they were introduced. I know water magnifies everything you see swimming but I swear #3 looks like it's grown 2" already. It's claimed the spawning ground as it's regular haunt and I see it daily.
Funny how LMB will do that, Mike. I have one in my pond that has established its own particular kill zone under the weeds next to the dock. We regularly see & hear an explosion there as it nails a BG.