I don't have any experience with CNBG, although I hope to change that some day. But I hear what you're saying George, and as a matter of comparison, I have stated for years that I have doubts about using a Wr chart intended for BG, on a HBG. The hybrids typically feature a very heavy, (thick) body dynamic, and I believe using a chart intended for BG skews the results to be more favorable than what they may actually be.
Yeah Tony,I think you are right - comparisons between various BG types and hybrids are skewed.
IIRC, Theo Gallus at one time came up with a length/width ratio - I miss Theo!
I'm will go back to an old thread showing examples of wide bodied CNBG - our buddy FireIsHot will soon break CNBG 2 pounds.
I have heard that Overton does not select length characteristic for his CNBG brood stock.
Cheers
George