Super User Dwight Hottle Posted February 21, 2021 Super User Posted February 21, 2021 This phots showed up yesterday on Facebook & some guys were questioning the validity of the scale it was weighed on. They still questioned it after the marina employees verified the weight & that their scale was regularly checked for accuracy. Then today I noticed another photo that better illustrates the true mass of this fish caught by Joe McKay on Lake O.H. Ivie. 10
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 21, 2021 Super User Posted February 21, 2021 BEEE-U-TI-FUL fish!
Jason.Domingo Posted February 21, 2021 Posted February 21, 2021 Isn’t that Milliken’s buddy? Thats a massive fish sheesh.
Super User Scott F Posted February 21, 2021 Super User Posted February 21, 2021 When you straight arm a fish for a photo, you can expect to be questioned about the weight. 4
rtwvumtneer6 Posted February 21, 2021 Posted February 21, 2021 If you catch one that big, I'll take your word on the weight and tip my cap to ya. 1
Super User DitchPanda Posted February 21, 2021 Super User Posted February 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Jason.Domingo said: Isn’t that Milliken’s buddy? Thats a massive fish sheesh. That is indeed Zark!
Super User slonezp Posted February 21, 2021 Super User Posted February 21, 2021 Fish-eye lenses do wonders. Based on both the above pics I would put the fish between 7-10lbs 1
lo n slo Posted February 21, 2021 Posted February 21, 2021 1 hour ago, slonezp said: Fish-eye lenses do wonders. yep
Super User Bankbeater Posted February 22, 2021 Super User Posted February 22, 2021 That's a nice bass.
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted February 22, 2021 Global Moderator Posted February 22, 2021 I've never understood the internet weight guessing professionals. Unless it's going to somehow effect them personally, like they're entering the fish at that weight into an online contest or something, who cares? It's a big fish, congrats, move on with your life. How many of us regularly catch fish that size to know what one looks like? Not me unfortunately. 6
22RangerZ520R Posted February 22, 2021 Posted February 22, 2021 5 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said: I've never understood the internet weight guessing professionals. Unless it's going to somehow effect them personally, like they're entering the fish at that weight into an online contest or something, who cares? It's a big fish, congrats, move on with your life. How many of us regularly catch fish that size to know what one looks like? Not me unfortunately. Yep, unless it's beyond obvious like the infamous 9lb 7oz smallie... 1 1
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted February 22, 2021 Author Super User Posted February 22, 2021 2 hours ago, 18RangerZ520L said: Yep, unless it's beyond obvious like the infamous 9lb 7oz smallie... X2
Super User Catt Posted February 22, 2021 Super User Posted February 22, 2021 The fish was entered into the ShareLunker program at 16.4#. To make it even more amazing they had a 13# & two over 12#. 3
DaubsNU1 Posted February 22, 2021 Posted February 22, 2021 A good gauge is to look at fingers/hands. And if you can see elbows, you know the angler isn't "long-arming." Camera's can lie...take it from this photographer : )
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 22, 2021 Super User Posted February 22, 2021 Here is the 9.7lb smallmouth:
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted February 22, 2021 Global Moderator Posted February 22, 2021 In the top picture of the largemouth it’s tail is curved in. Makes them look short everytime congrats to zark on an insanely giant fish
22RangerZ520R Posted February 22, 2021 Posted February 22, 2021 8 hours ago, roadwarrior said: Here is the 9.7lb smallmouth: Looks in the 6lb range to me. I have all my trophy catches on video with my IGFA certified BogaGrip scale and I have pics of the fish with length and girth measurements too.
Super User PhishLI Posted February 22, 2021 Super User Posted February 22, 2021 There's a good chance we'll get to see this catch on YT very soon seeing that Milliken is in this pic with the Zark. It's probably legit. P.S. All the catches were caught on camera on Milliken's boat. 6th Sense baits for all catches. Should be an epic vid. 2
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted February 22, 2021 Super User Posted February 22, 2021 Looks like a GIANT in ^^^^^ picture for sure!
Super User PhishLI Posted February 22, 2021 Super User Posted February 22, 2021 2 minutes ago, jbsoonerfan said: Looks like a GIANT in ^^^^^ picture for sure! several more over 10 on the same day
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted February 22, 2021 Super User Posted February 22, 2021 I don't know what a Milliken or a Zark is, so I will take you guys word for it on those.
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted February 22, 2021 Author Super User Posted February 22, 2021 1 hour ago, PhishLI said: There's a good chance we'll get to see this catch on YT very soon seeing that Milliken is in this pic with the Zark. It's legit. I fixed it for you. P.S. All the catches were caught on camera on Milliken's boat. 6th Sense baits for all catches. Should be an epic vid. 1
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