BooyahMan Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 Went out the other night and got the smallest Bass I've ever caught on a topwater frog, maybe 10-11 inches at most. Didn't know a fish that size would even try to fit a frog in its mouth! Moved over a couple of spots and nailed my biggest fish of the year so far and the first fish to touch the 20" mark. Very possibly could be my PB as it is very similar in size to my PB I got last year. However, I did not get a true measurement of last year's fish (only a rough estimation of the length) and thus I will never know. I guess this can be my "official" PB. Here's a question: how accurate is the weight calculator on the Bass Resource website? This fish measured 20" with a 15" girth and the calculator on this site gave me 5.88lbs. However, on other sites the calculations vary and I've seen it anywhere from 5.88 down to 4.2lbs. How much does this fish weigh in your opinion and would an average of 5.5lbs be accurate enough? It certainly felt over 5 when holding it. I love bass fishing. 1 Quote
Jtrout Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 not sure of the weight I am sure u need to get a scale lol Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted May 2, 2015 Super User Posted May 2, 2015 Nice Bass B-Man But please, by a scale. Any Scale. Even if it comes out of a gum ball machine - buy it. A-Jay http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/148880-the-official-i-dont-have-a-scale-calculator/?p=1668095 2 Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted May 2, 2015 Super User Posted May 2, 2015 Lol, first off that's a beautiful largemouth bass, very heathy in appearance.. Fish calculators are pretty close .. Roland Martins calculator was one I used a long time ago, when such things mattered more to me. I would echo A-Jay on a scale... Any scale! Lol .. 2 Quote
BooyahMan Posted May 3, 2015 Author Posted May 3, 2015 not sure of the weight I am sure u need to get a scale lol Nice Bass B-Man But please, by a scale. Any Scale. Even if it comes out of a gum ball machine - buy it. A-Jay http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/148880-the-official-i-dont-have-a-scale-calculator/?p=1668095 Lol, first off that's a beautiful largemouth bass, very heathy in appearance.. Fish calculators are pretty close .. Roland Martins calculator was one I used a long time ago, when such things mattered more to me. I would echo A-Jay on a scale... Any scale! Lol .. I actually did buy a scale after my PB last year...however I didn't bring it with me. Kicking myself now. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted May 3, 2015 Super User Posted May 3, 2015 I actually did buy a scale after my PB last year...however I didn't bring it with me. Kicking myself now. So are we ~ A-Jay 1 Quote
Super User everythingthatswims Posted May 3, 2015 Super User Posted May 3, 2015 The big girls know when you forget your scale. You sure to catch some pretty bass, very filled out and healthy! Nice Job! 1 Quote
*Hank Posted May 4, 2015 Posted May 4, 2015 The big girls know when you forget your scale. You sure to catch some pretty bass, very filled out and healthy! Nice Job! And in senko lovers case it`s you`r phone. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted May 7, 2015 Global Moderator Posted May 7, 2015 If you want to know the weight of your fish, bringing a scale should be just as important as bringing the rod you plan to catch the fish you're going to weigh with. A 20" fish is typically going to be around 4-4.5 pounds. That one is very fat though, so I'd guess more in the 5-5.5 pound range. Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted May 7, 2015 Super User Posted May 7, 2015 Nice fish. Get a scale. It's easier than doing math, at least for me. Quote
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