sharon#1
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| 26 Sep 2011 06:47 PM |
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Approx. what would a 15" fat bluegill weigh?  |
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fisherfanatic
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| 08 Oct 2011 08:19 PM |
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Did you catch a fat 15" Bluegill?  |
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sharon#1
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| 12 Oct 2011 08:43 PM |
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C kids trick under BASS forum  |
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fisherfanatic
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| 14 Oct 2011 09:24 AM |
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Posted By sharon#1 on 12 Oct 2011 09:43 PM
C kids trick under BASS forum
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Kurt Beckstrom
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| 04 Nov 2011 08:00 AM |
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Here's a length-to-weight conversion formula that I've found to be fairly accurate on the fish I've caught, as well as when I've compared the results to standard conversion charts.
Fish Length (Cubed) Divided By Species Variable
For your bull bluegill, it would be:
15X15X15 = 3,375 Then 3,375/1,200 = 2.8 pounds
The variable for bluegills is 1,200; bass 1,500; walleyes 2,700; pike/muskies 3,500
I haven't found a variable for trout and salmon yet; for those fish I use the standard Length X Girth (Squared) Divided by 800.
Try these in the future and let me know what you think.
And, if you've got a picture of that monster 'gill, I'd sure like to see it.
Kurt--NAF Editor
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Pegsguy
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| 04 Nov 2011 08:55 AM |
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That is a step in the right direction Kurt! I have seen a set of formulas that use girth as well as length. It sure would be nice for us to have a table like this available on the site perhaps as part of a "reference desk"? As far as pictures go, it would be nice if there was an easier way to post them or failing that a set of instructions for those of us computer illiterates who grew up before the electronic age.
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fisherfanatic
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| 05 Nov 2011 05:19 AM |
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Posted By Kurt Beckstrom on 04 Nov 2011 09:00 AM
Here's a length-to-weight conversion formula that I've found to be fairly accurate on the fish I've caught, as well as when I've compared the results to standard conversion charts.
Fish Length (Cubed) Divided By Species Variable
For your bull bluegill, it would be:
15X15X15 = 3,375 Then 3,375/1,200 = 2.8 pounds
The variable for bluegills is 1,200; bass 1,500; walleyes 2,700; pike/muskies 3,500
I haven't found a variable for trout and salmon yet; for those fish I use the standard Length X Girth (Squared) Divided by 800.
Try these in the future and let me know what you think.
And, if you've got a picture of that monster 'gill, I'd sure like to see it.
Kurt--NAF Editor
Wow, great tip! Nice to know that some of the NAFC head staff still visit the forums these days.  |
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mo65
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| 05 Nov 2011 07:04 AM |
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See what I mean Kurt? Members want to see you guys in here!
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jtaylor23
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| 05 Nov 2011 04:48 PM |
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I agree with you all it would be good for us members to see n.a.f.c. on the forums more often...there is also a great formula in the 2012 farmers almanac on pages 160 thur 164 if anyone has it shows them for perch,bass ,truot,pike salmon and catfish...........JOHN |
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mo65
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| 05 Nov 2011 04:59 PM |
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Posted By jtaylor23 on 05 Nov 2011 05:48 PM
I agree with you all it would be good for us members to see n.a.f.c. on the forums more often...there is also a great formula in the 2012 farmers almanac on pages 160 thur 164 if anyone has it shows them for perch,bass ,truot,pike salmon and catfish...........JOHN
Thanks for the tip j!   |
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