TroutnMuskieHunter Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 It really is a fine looking bass. I no longer trust fish weight calculators. My height and girth puts me at 64 lbs. That's WAY off. .....good one Roy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesn Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 I'd call that hawg an honest 6 all day long. I might be wrong or an outright liar, but that's what I'd call it! Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 dude that's a big bass - I've seen 22 inch (SKINNY) smallies weigh 6.25lbs and that thing's 23inches....well over 6 in my opinion - probably over 7. Anybody who tells you it's a 4.5 to 5.5 lber is nuts! Cheers, UF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cudz Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 (edited) Here's a link to a weight calculator.....if you give that fish a girth of 14"...the estimated weight is 5.6lbs.... http://www.ontarioanglerawards.com/Weight.cfm I am pretty sure that thing has a larger girth than 14". I bet you it is 17". If that is the case it would be well over 7 pounds. Edited May 28, 2008 by Cudz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reef Runner Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 I would give it 6.5lbs but no more than 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaque Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Id say around 6ish But nevermind the fish, how incredibly tall is the guy who took the picture and likes to stand in mud lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitemikeca Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Nice catch! I can't wait until bass season opens here dammit. The bass in my avitar was 7.4 pounds on my digital scale. I didn't measure the lenght but it looks about similar to yours. I am 6 foot about 250lbs. Yours looks a little bit skinner so I would say 6.5lbs or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 I caught one that was 23" on a memorial day weekend in Michigan. It was pretty beat up and skinny from the spawn and on digital scale still weighed 6 lbs 9 oz if I can find the photo I will post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 6.4 lb's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Farmer Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 7 1/2 LB.s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverowbotham Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 5.5 - 6 pounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 I'd call that hawg an honest 6 all day long. I might be wrong or an outright liar, but that's what I'd call it! Charles Thats the kicker eh chuck.LOL Nice fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckhead Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 It's a bucket - 4.5lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Bass Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Looks like a 5 1/2 lb bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setomonkey Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 I'd say around 5 to 5.5 lbs based on the size of that mouth relative to your hand and 24" length. Nice catch! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barracuda Posted May 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Thanks for all the input guys. It's unreal how big of a weight difference people put on it. Guess I'll hafta get a digital scale for next time. In response to a few of the comments: -it was caught way down south in the U.S -it was hooked from an elevated fishing pier/dock thingy and i had to jump down to land it, the camera girl took pics from above -it had a huge head and was long but as many of you have said, it wasn't particularly fat For now, I'll happily accept it as possibly a PB bass. Thanks again everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drunksmurf Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 I'll say it's an even 10 pounds. Not because it is 23", rather 'cause you don't look any more than 5 feet tall. Who you trying to fool, that's a double digit bass... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherpete Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 6 to 7 lbs would be my guess. Nice fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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