A lot to answer on this one. Looking for the original thread on Calif LMB.

Here is the basic info on RT

The previous trophy LMB (records) were from California (Fla LMB imported to Calif.). Those waters were supplementally stocked with RT in advanced size from state hatcheries. LMB would feast on RT when released and later again when the RT were trapped (concentrated) in the cool water thermocline.

When Purina invented its LMB pellets they ground up RT and analyzed the contents for replication into the pellets.

There is a bunch on the Forum and in PB mag on LMB feeding/growth by source and season. TFS are great for LMB sized 12 in to 20 inches. Trophy LMB spend to much energy chasing TFS to be a great source of growth.

Feeding and growth are temp dependent (assuming enough food) as fish (cold blooded) metabolism rises and falls with the temp within its optimum range.

Last edited by ewest; 06/03/22 11:13 AM.