I agree with this train of thought....It seems logical to me that the predator's mouthgap is the limiting factor. In other words, it's not how long the prey is, it's how "tall" it is that is the limiting attribute. The more fusiform the prey, the greater the length that is viable prey for any given sized predator.

Originally Posted By: Mike Whatley
All this being said makes me wonder why GSF aren't more readily accepted as a forage "addition" to the base. Their form makes them much easier for LMB to swallow. Not having the reproductive motsy of BG would keep them from getting overpopulated, but I know they get up to 9+ inches without much effort.


Mike,

I think one of the reasons GSF are not stocked as forage more frequently is their mouth gap is similar in size to that of an equivalent length LMB and therefore are direct competitors as predators for forage.

Just my 1 cent...

Last edited by Bill D.; 12/04/18 08:07 PM.
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