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Water temperature is 56.

Today, I caught two LMB, both of which were previously tagged.

The first LMB was initially caught on 9/10/24, weighing 1.38 lbs. Since then, it has grown 3 cm and now weighs 1.84 lbs. However, its relative weight (RW) has decreased from 106% to 75%, leading me to suspect it may be a male.



The second LMB has been caught three times and is the first LMB from the pond over 2.5 lbs. It was last caught on 9/29/24, measuring 39 cm and weighing 2.13 lbs., with an RW of 110%. This time, it was still 39 cm but has increased in weight to 2.58 lbs, with an RW of 148%.



My goal isn’t to produce trophy LMB, but the catch rates of these previously tagged LMB demonstrate a high level of catchability.

I consulted with Bob regarding culling, and he recommended waiting until June 2026 (the three-year mark).

When the time comes, I plan to document the culls as well.