Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations RES World Record??

I've studied every conceivable incident of huge fish, like 5 lb redear sunfish and I've found a common thread that is always true.

Low density fish, either through accidental stocking, poor spawning opportunity, or heavy pressure from predators, not man. Man is the only predator that likes to target just the biggest fish.

Huge amounts of forage.

Stable conditions throughout the life of the fish--meaning good forage and water quality from the very first year of life.

An example to produce 5 lb. redears would be as follows:

1. Original stocking of fish or escape from another impoundment to keep numbers low.

2. Poor access for human pressure.

3. Zebra mussels or other relatively unexploited forage base.

I think this is a pretty good match for your situation.