The Herman's have done an outstanding job with Norris. The sheer size and multitude of species present truly makes it an incredible fishery, and I consider getting to fish it for a weekend last winter a definitive high point in my angling endeavors.

Still, I believe where HBG are concerned, I might be able to give Norris a run for its money in a year or two, if I see the longevity out of my fish I'm hoping for. And providing their skin doesn't split. grin

Relative weights above 150% on our HBG are becoming commonplace, with a few on each outing exceeding 160%, and one that went 174%

Nine inches, 17.2 ozs.


"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.