Bulldog Posted May 2, 2019 Posted May 2, 2019 Hi everyone. First time poster. OK so today at work on my lunch break I caught this largemouth and it’s the biggest one I ever caught. I was by myself So it was difficult to take a good photo with my phone. Anyone Know roughly what this guy might weigh? Note my hand as a scale of reference for size. Also note that most people hold the fish close to the camera and far away from their body to get the illusion of a grander size fish. Where as I had to do the opposite to get the fish in frame of the camera so I held it close to me. Ok thanks guys and any and all guesses are welcome! Quote
Dirtyeggroll Posted May 2, 2019 Posted May 2, 2019 Honestly, this is not a good picture to judge weight. I’d guess 3-5 lbs, probably closer to the high side. Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted May 2, 2019 Super User Posted May 2, 2019 Between 2 and 12. Maybe 3 ....maybe even 4.....or....could be ????? No amount of guesses is here is going to help much, I'm afraid. Without a scale, at least provide length and girth and we may get into the ballpark Quote
NittyGrittyBoy Posted May 2, 2019 Posted May 2, 2019 Just call it a 4lb Chunk, and keep fishing! Welcome to BassResource Quote
MainelyBASS Posted May 2, 2019 Posted May 2, 2019 Based on the tail, its a 4. The head isnt big enough for it to be over 5, but it could be in that ballpark. If my life depended on answering correctly, id say low 4's. Quote
kenmitch Posted May 2, 2019 Posted May 2, 2019 Hard to tell from the photo....Mike Iaconelli would call that a monster bass! Quote
Super User Deleted account Posted May 2, 2019 Super User Posted May 2, 2019 12. You'll get there eventually anyway, no sense in prolonging the agony... That is an almost impossible picture to estimate weight with, no real reference points. Quote
Super User WRB Posted May 2, 2019 Super User Posted May 2, 2019 One of these day someone will use line to measure their bass. Simple you have it on your reel. Cut a piece to measure length , mouth closed and a second piece for the girth, tie a over hand knot on the girth piece of line, put both in your pocket and measure the pieces when you get home. Length X Length X girth divided by 1200 = weight in lbs within 10%. Tom 3 Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted May 2, 2019 Super User Posted May 2, 2019 Or someone might invent a set of scales that you could take with you and weigh the fish. 3 1 3 Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted May 2, 2019 Global Moderator Posted May 2, 2019 Bummer you didn’t take measurements, more photos, and have a scale, because I’m certain you for sure let the new world record bass go! How does it feel to hold a million dollars and then watch it swim away? 2 Quote
Super User dodgeguy Posted May 2, 2019 Super User Posted May 2, 2019 Nice fat one.usually 20 inches is 4 lb range. Can't tell from the picture. Quote
Super User N Florida Mike Posted May 3, 2019 Super User Posted May 3, 2019 It looks like 5-6 pounds to me. Quote
Bulldog Posted May 11, 2019 Author Posted May 11, 2019 Ok thx for the insight guys. As I said was fishing on my lunch break at work with my Formen’s rod so I didn’t have my scale or a tape. Maybe I did let the world record go ???♂️ Quote
Super User Koz Posted May 12, 2019 Super User Posted May 12, 2019 On 5/2/2019 at 1:55 PM, jbsoonerfan said: Or someone might invent a set of scales that you could take with you and weigh the fish. Some anglers will spend money on tons of baits, multiple rods and reels for every presentation and special holiday dates, tackle bags, bait storage at home, specialized apparel for fishing, boats, trailers, and new vehicles to tow them with but they won't spend $30-$60 for a scale. SMH 2 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted May 12, 2019 Super User Posted May 12, 2019 On 5/10/2019 at 8:40 PM, Bulldog said: Ok thx for the insight guys. As I said was fishing on my lunch break at work with my Formen’s rod so I didn’t have my scale or a tape. Maybe I did let the world record go ???♂️ $7 at DSG - easily fits in a pocket. Never a need to be without a ruler/scale Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted May 13, 2019 Global Moderator Posted May 13, 2019 12 hours ago, MN Fisher said: $7 at DSG - easily fits in a pocket. Never a need to be without a ruler/scale I have 3 of those all completely rusted! They bring back good memories though. The measuring tapes don’t even work. I might need to haul off some trash ........ Quote
The Bassman Posted May 13, 2019 Posted May 13, 2019 6 hours ago, TnRiver46 said: I have 3 of those all completely rusted! They bring back good memories though. The measuring tapes don’t even work. I might need to haul off some trash ........ That's a generic version of the old Zebco De-Liar. Never could get the hook to hold in the fish's mouth. Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted May 13, 2019 Global Moderator Posted May 13, 2019 12 hours ago, The Bassman said: That's a generic version of the old Zebco De-Liar. Never could get the hook to hold in the fish's mouth. The ones I had were de liars. The scale were accurate until they rusted Quote
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