You should seek restitution for the pbass. Get ahold of the lead detective on the case and tell him you want compensation for the fish you lost because you suffered a significant financial loss due to the crime (as long as you have a way to prove the value of the fish you should have no trouble getting a judge to order restitution). They should contact you anyway, but I would be calling them. You may not see the money for a few years as it sounds like the guys will do some time for the theft due to the dollar value, but atleast you have a shot of recouping your money later on down the road.
