One example that shows trophy size bass are different than their smaller sisters and brothers has to do with their Length to Weight Ratio (L/W). Most small bass have an L/W well above 2.5, whereas fish over 16 lbs have an L/W ratio below 1.6. Data from even larger fish, say in the 18 lb class, that have been authentically measured, possess lower scores yet, in the range of 1.0 to 1.4. Another parameter, the Length to Girth Ratio (L/G), follows the same suit. Smaller bass, especially those under 10 lbs, typically have an L/G ratio in the 1.55 to 1.75 range, whereas fish over 16 lbs are in the 1.0 to 1.2 range.