Boon, the model computes only weight which is highly predictable from modeled consumption. What isn't as predictable is the length at weight which is highly variable. It all depends (it would seem) on the individual fish which tend to vary relative to peers. Unfortunately, I am not able to answer the question because of this variability of Length at Weight among individuals. In addition to chubby and short vs thin and long at weight, recent individual consumption can make a big difference in RW. An LMB can only grow so fast in length but recent consumption that exceeds what is needed to support that length increment can substantially boost RW even if only temporarily.
It isn't what we don't know that gives us trouble, it's what we know that ain't so - Will Rogers
