From the original tank raised fish...
Cecil, I've got a long ways to go, buddy. But they survived the winter!
BTW, you can see one of Cecil's heron discouraging devices in the background. My Dad was very pleased. Eleven inches even, but I don't know the weight.
Dad also caught one that was a little over ten inches. In 16 months we've got growth from the biggest fish being 7.5 inches to where the biggest fish are around 11 inches. I guess that's about standard for fish that are continuously pellet fed. Still, I think that I'm benefitting from the fact that I started with the best of the best from my hatchery. The more I do this the more I'm convinced of the important role that genetics play in the whole deal.
