It's not hard to buy bass that size. You just gotta know where to look and what to look for. That batch of bass came from three different hatcheries, based on my recommendations. Those fish cost the same as if anyone on the planet bought them.
The whole concept of stocking Tony's lake was based on his goals and several months of discussions, weighing the different stocking methods. He has a budget larger than many people, granted, but you or I could stock a small pond in a similar way and be successful and not break the bank.

Teach a man to grow fish...
He can teach to catch fish...