Its funny how different states and different watering holes hold different size fish. To me..these are small fish and will make great catfish bait, but to some they are good keepers. Similar to Crappie here, I will keep a 10"-12" crappie all day, but you get over to eastern Oklahoma or Arkansas and a 10" crappie gets laughed at. no matter what size they are, my 6 year old loves catching them and as long as she is happy, I am a happy father!!!