If it doesn't work then how does Talquin, Grenada, and several other lakes all across the South produce larger average fish every year? I do agree on some lakes being more fertile than others. Just don't see how allowing more fish to grow bigger won't improve overall size of the population of those fish in that particular lake. Seems GA, FL, AL, DNR biologist could use a little field trip to MS to discuss it more and do a little research. MS also radio/gps tags crappie for study of life cycle. Think they are ahead of the learning curve. It aint' just a tournament thing either. Larger fish produce more meat. I like fish on the bone too, but there are plenty of bluegill and shell crackers and small catfish to cure that hunger.
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