Ever seen a 5 pound sunfish?

[Lard Almighty]

I would never have guessed they got this big. This thing is a BEAST!

http://www.in-fisherman.com/files/2014/02/HectorHighRes.jpg

http://www.in-fisherman.com/panfish/world-record-sunfish/

[lennysky]

This is not a bluegill but a shell cracker I believe. They often reach 3 pounds

[Chrisper4694]

Red ear, says certified world record