Andrew - The single big LMB was caught by a novice 60+ year-old angler in warm water and was really whipped by the time I recovered it from being tangled in lily pads (may not have survived anyway). The angler is a good friend and was really excited. I did not think removing that single fish would have a significant impact on a 1.25 acre pond. Would not want to have many of these removed per year though. Nice to know I have LMB genetics and conditions to produce fish like this.

Last edited by RAH; 10/20/19 05:45 AM.