Those are run-of-the-mill HBG from a local hatchery. In my opinion, HBG will never achieve their full potential unless they are supplementally fed, starting as early as possible. They are sometimes misrepresented to be a fish that will grow to gigantic proportions under any and all circumstances, all without any input on the part of the pond owner. I have not found that to be the case, as with any fish they do require some form of management if trophies are the goal.

I do consider them to be among the easiest to raise, however.

"Forget pounds and ounces, I'm figuring displacement!"

If we accept that: MBG(+)FGSF(=)HBG(F1)
And we surmise that: BG(>)HBG(F1) while GSF(<)HBG(F1)
Would it hold true that: HBG(F1)(+)AM500(x)q.d.(=)1.5lbGRWT?
PB answer: It depends.