Keep in mind that if you pressure the 6-8 inch fish by angling, you might be allowing your big spawners enter the winter in better body condition due to decreased competition for available invertebrates. This will likely result in increased fecundity. If you're pond is going to ultimately have "x" pounds of bluegill it seems logical to manage for more YOY's because the LMB will be able to utilize these better. I'd cast my vote for some harvest of midsize bluegill, especially if they're in less than optimal body condition. Maybe the real key here is that Shorty might be able to discern wR's better than most people and can release a super-healthy 7-incher while keeping a few 8's that look like they're getting a little ragged looking. \:\)

Holding a redear sunfish is like running with scissors.