I didn't weigh them but the lengths were 4.5 inches and 5.75 inches. It looks like their tails are having trouble keeping up with the rest of the body.
I was also suprised, and a little frightened that the male has characteristics of sexual maturity. 11 months is a little young, don't you think?
The parents were stocked into a brand new 1/10 acre pond second week of July 2004 so they can't be any older than that.
I actually caught about fifteen more before I made myself stop.
Holding a redear sunfish is like running with scissors.
