That is great progress Burger !!! \:\)

I agree with Bill's assessment. I would add that you could easily see some 10 inch BG this fall. I have seen a few people down here (using a Bruce like program) grow 12 inch CNBG in 18 mths from stocking at 2-3 inches (roughly 20 mths old). They (CNBG) grow faster in optimum conditions and have a shorter lifespan than (BG)up north. Keep in mind that in the vast majority of cases the limiting factor on both BG and LMB growth is lack of food.