It was weighed on two different scales. One said 9lbs 14 ounces and the other was 9.89 lbs. I think the fish caculators very. Nothing beats the scales. I know a largie will weigh less then the smallies. Smallies are more solid and also more dense in the fleash. Caught lots around 6,7 and the occasional 8 but this one was a beast. And btw if doubting the 6,7 s check some old posts on here of mine from last year;)