I to only keep sauger that are at least 12 and usally lean closer to the 15in. mark. The last few years that has been no problem. I think right now we have a much bigger problem in the rivers eco system with the bighead and silver carp for these fish are litterly going to take over due to there eating and spawning habits, not to mention no real predaters...Didn't mean to highjack the thread...sorry mike. Chuck