Yes RW's are important for sure. I have also read like you said above that younger bass may grow to their full potential v.s. older and possibly stunted bass. My bass don't apprear to be stunted but was just wondering if there was a ratio the other direction if I kept 1, LMB at 3 pounds can I then keep blah number of small bass. That could be a bit tricky though as smaller bass won't be eating the same size fish and that 3 pounder.... so I guess I better stick to just trying to get rid of as many of those small ones as I can. And keep checking my RW's.

thanks,
RC

The only difference between a rut and a Grave is the depth. So get up get out of that rut and get moving!! Time to work!!