Originally Posted By: sprkplug
I agree with George. If you decide you want some HBG, it shouldn't matter where you source them from. Understand the fish and it's needs, and they'll grow large for you, no pedigree needed.

Pound and a half, source was a fish truck:




Another, this one with a relative weight of over 170%



Like most everything else pond related, I believe it comes down to defining one's goals, understanding what's involved in attaining those goals, and diligently working towards making those goals a reality.

Tony, is correct - it all depends,
Our friend Al (FireIsHot) has grown OTS CNBG pushing 2 lbs but he is not into posting photos. I have grown some really large ones prior to our devastating 2011 fish kill, and have some really nice ones currently. Growth rates of OTC CNBG have reached a pound within their first year!

Yeah, it all depends,
George





N.E. Texas 2 acre and 1/4 acre ponds
Original george #173 (22 June 2002)