Fishing the Salmon River, Polaski, NY
Credit: Mary JaegerHere's how to estimate the weight of a fish.
- Measure the fish from the tip of its nose to the tip of its tail.
- Then measure its girth at the thickest portion of its midsection.
Weight of a fat-bodied fish
(bass, salmon)
(length x girth x girth)/800
Weight of a slender fish
(trout, northern pike)
(length x girth x girth)/900
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Example:
If a fish is 20 inches long and has a 12–inch girth, its estimated weight is
(20 x 12 x 12)/900
2,880/900=3.2 pounds
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Comments
By Mr Rooster on May 14
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Settle down boys, it's just a fish!
By Tboner on May 11
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I will tell you where I caught my fish. There is luck and skill to catching fish and there"s plenty for all. Don't be a smart ass.
By steve spees
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This is the fixed version of the 1st. Sorry could you delete the 1st?
Hi
You know how everybody always ask you where you caught it,and you really don't want to say.
I always say in the mouth or in the water,lol.
Sneaky,huh!
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