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Angling Fish - November 2007

Weekend tip--figuring weight without a scale

November 24th 2007 01:43
This is one of those formulas I never remember and have to carry a copy in my tackle box. You can figure the weight of a fish by knowing its length and girth.

Measure the length.
Measure its girth at the widest point.
Multiply the length by the girth squared.
Divide by 800.
Ex: For an 18” fish with a 9 inch girth.
18 X 9 X 9/800 = 1.82 pounds—less than 1 kilo!

Who figures out these formulas? Ya think they have too much time on their hands?



Until next time--watch yourself and watch your line!
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Comment by tlcorbin-raginravensview

November 27th 2007 02:01


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Thankfully James I flunked math and have the sense to carry a scale to measure weight and length. Raven

Comment by James Rickard

November 27th 2007 22:40


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*L* I know where you're coming from. This seems awfully complicated to me! If I forget my scale, I look at it this way--Ignorance is bliss!

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