Originally Posted By: ewest
Dave Willis and I have both noted several times here as has Greg I think - that RW have to be viewed in light of time of year. A large female (I bet that is one) can easily drop 15% of its weight during the spawn as can males. Big females often spawn early. A couple of weeks can make a big difference. What are the water temps ?



Man, that is such a good point. Certainly the temperatures could put a fish slightly ahead in egg development from one year to the next. Wish I would have thought to say that. \:\)


Holding a redear sunfish is like running with scissors.