BP, I know the blues grow slower but yes lots to do with lack of feeding over the last several years as BM points out (agree with you again, scary). I know now your excited to have a full lake we need to get you some working feeders. Everything is about budget these days but without feeding regular especially when talking cats you will have slower growth. Channels right now at that size are comepting with the smaller bass for food they have about the same size mouth.
Shad avail next April right when ready to spawn.
