Rod, you asked esshup, not me, which shows you are wise. But despite my inferior knowledge compared to him, I really don't think Indiana could ever grow a 20 lb LMB, even with the best genetics & even if Florida strain survived the winter in good shape.
The reason is forage. BG only spawn once, or very occasionally twice, in the Midwestern climate. Just not enough food to support world record type LMB.
