02-24-2015, 08:56 PM
Are these fish triploids? If so they are sterile as are many hybrids. Triploids grow to phenomenal size in a hurry and do not develop sexually, so all energy goes to growth. Add to that the lack of spawning stress, and they live longer as well. F&G is planting them in may places because they provide trophy opportunity, and do not impact native stocks genetically. It is a win - win.
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