JimBuck Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I've been searching around for a scale that I can weigh some of the larger fish that happen to make there way onto the floor of my boat this year. I've looked at quite a few options and one thing that I have a problem with is hanging these fish by a small hook in order to get a proper weight. It just doesn't seem healthy for the fish. I was wondering what others do for a safe and accurate weight of a larger fish? Does anyone lug a household scale into the boat? Use a net? Magic? I'm curious how people properly weigh and release a bigger cat without doing harm to these awesome animals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Use a net or a mesh duck decoy bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott K Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Just measure it and use dtro's formula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBuck Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 I have that formula printed out and sitting in the boat, handy tool. I've just always thought that once those big girls reach 40+ lbs. it can vary? I haven't had the chance to haul in something of that size but if/when it does...I'd like to be prepared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shack Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Right from the "Pro" him self . Pay attention at 3:05 during this video: "> " type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTro Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I mentioned this before, but I think I might try bringing a bathroom scale out in the boat and try that. Those 50lb fish are super hard to weigh no matter with net, bag, sling or whatever. I had enough trouble to know that if I was to ever catch a monster over 60 I'd want alternative means to weigh it.Any yes the formula will vary, but at the same time will get you in the ballpark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatheadhunter87 Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Thats all that really matters anyways unless your talking a record. Then you have to go about things a diffrent way. If you know what i mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PierBridge Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I 2ND weighing the fish in your net. Please Video Tape the Weighing of a 50 plus pound Flathead while balancing on a bathroom scale in a Boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here-Kitty-Kitty Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 So I'm glad that this came up. Would a personal weight scale ( like one you would stand on ) work for weighing at fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAB Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Please Video Tape the Weighing of a 50 plus pound Flathead while balancing on a bathroom scale in a Boat. Yes that should be interesting. On my trips to the James we weighed about a dozen blue cats from 40-54 pounds in the net without any trouble. What sort of problems were you having Darren? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanson Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 What sort of problems were you having Darren? Muscle weakness? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Larry FlatCaster Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 What sort of problems were you having Darren? MMMM... I'm gonna say boat size and lay out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTro Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Originally Posted By: RAB What sort of problems were you having Darren? Muscle weakness? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTro Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Originally Posted By: RAB What sort of problems were you having Darren? MMMM... I'm gonna say boat size and lay out... yeah, just not enough space. I had to stand on the middle seat to get the fish high enough off the ground. Then my scale only works right if the hook is plumb. Just a bunch of things working against each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanson Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Somehow I knew that was coming. Good times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTro Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Good times! Indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesnowtaWild Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Originally Posted By: hanson Originally Posted By: RAB What sort of problems were you having Darren? Muscle weakness? HAHA that is funny right there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott M Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Originally Posted By: dtro Originally Posted By: hanson Originally Posted By: RAB What sort of problems were you having Darren? Muscle weakness? HAHA that is funny right there! Lifting with his strongest muscle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyice Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanson Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 And to think Darren went frame by frame through that video looking for the "best" shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTro Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 You know me oh too well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowhand Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Originally Posted By: hanson Originally Posted By: RAB What sort of problems were you having Darren? Muscle weakness? So we're pecking on the bloody chicken in the coop 'eh? That is some funny laughs there. If we can start a grassroots charity here in the forum I'll be more than willing to throw acouple bucks into it....something Like Save Hanson's Seed Foundation. I vote with our funds we get the poor fellows a gimbal belt for their owner . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTro Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I totally forgot that this deal I bought from Shackbash last year has a 125lb scale. It works very good too. I saved a ton of room in my boat by replacing my big net with that.Looks like he has another one for sale too.http://www.fishingminnesota.com/forum/ub..._XL_Lock#UNREAD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shack Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Ya, they do work slick ! Very well built! I got 3 on sale last year and could not pass them up. I forgot I had this one still untill the other day when I was going threw my boat stuff. I got the one for Dtro and the other for a buddy of mine and he never picked it up. I called him the other day and he is short on funds because of a lay-off. So, I figured I would see if any FM'ers want a deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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