I'm of the opinion that maturity where a BG is concerned has a lot to do with the BOW itself, regarding any already established population of bluegills. If there are 7-8" bluegills already present, the smaller fish may delay maturity until they grow to a size that will allow them to compete within the existing hierarchy. If there are no other bluegills present, then a 3" specimen may mature much earlier.

Nature's way of establishing/continuing a population.

"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.