| The most beautiful one of his Ogons I ever saw, was nissai and brought in by Peter W for Ian S.. While he was panning it Garry HB walked over and was so mesmerized by the koi that Ian graciously offered to let him have it. It was the lightest you could ever imagine.... your advice is spot on. This was a very excellent koi and contrary to popular opinion you pay just as much for a top one of these as any gosanke of similar quality. Ogata did train under his care and yes his ogons (same bloodline) can be excellent as well.
Ogons often times will have undersized pecs, so when picking tosai put all the dullest ones available in a blue inspection tub and eliminate one with smaller pecs. Long heads and rangey bodies at this stage often indicate a koi destined to grow big. The only other fault I've seen is a misshaped head.....squashed in
or dolphin head shaped. Hope this helps |