Weights and measure
Jul 3, 2020 22:52:08 #
Your reliable measurement tool and also weight scale for those that are close to call?
Jul 3, 2020 23:30:52 #
Mister twister wrote:
Your reliable measurement tool and also weight scale for those that are close to call?
I recently purchased a Rapala 25# scale which is amazingly accurate. It comes with a clamp to hold the fishes jaw...and a bottle opener 😉
I also have an adhesive ruler on the side of the boat.
Jul 4, 2020 04:47:14 #
Mister twister wrote:
Your reliable measurement tool and also weight scale for those that are close to call?
The top of my cooler with hack marks is my go to when in doubt.
Jul 4, 2020 07:04:44 #
I carry a fabric measuring tape in my pack when I'm surf fishing. Usually have a measure board in the truck if I'm driving on the beach. If I'm on a boat the measurements are on the cooler lid.
Jul 4, 2020 08:16:31 #
I get the cooler lids guys, but what if it came down to a fish that was questionable by say a 32nd of an inch, release it or take that chance?
Jul 4, 2020 08:55:58 #
bucky buckner
Loc: murrells inlet SC
Mister twister wrote:
I get the cooler lids guys, but what if it came down to a fish that was questionable by say a 32nd of an inch, release it or take that chance?
release it because they shrink and loose about a 1/4" or so and the DNR WILL give tickets for under size fish
Jul 4, 2020 08:59:24 #
bucky buckner
Loc: murrells inlet SC
I always release my fish ,if they are only a half inch longer than legal
Jul 4, 2020 09:10:44 #
Mister twister wrote:
I get the cooler lids guys, but what if it came down to a fish that was questionable by say a 32nd of an inch, release it or take that chance?
Let it go, not worth the ticket
Jul 4, 2020 09:42:14 #
Mister twister wrote:
Your reliable measurement tool and also weight scale for those that are close to call?
MT, I've got a Mustad digital scale that I put a Rapala fish gripper on. Also have an 18in aluminum measuring stick on the boat. Mostly moot as I weigh and release 95%of the time anyway. Anything I decided to keep would have to be 1/4 over the minimum, just to be safe.
Jul 4, 2020 10:40:37 #
That’s what I was looking for. I release also except in tourney situations. They tell you they are gonna use say the golden rule to measure so I would compare my ruler with it to be on the safe side. Each device seems different.
Jul 4, 2020 10:41:49 #
Jul 4, 2020 10:50:07 #
Jul 4, 2020 11:43:38 #
Mister twister wrote:
I get the cooler lids guys, but what if it came down to a fish that was questionable by say a 32nd of an inch, release it or take that chance?
Haven't had a 1/32" but have had a 1/8" short of legal. I am with the release guys. Not worth the risk especially since us guys know about shrinkage. HeHe
Jul 4, 2020 12:47:00 #
Mister twister wrote:
I get the cooler lids guys, but what if it came down to a fish that was questionable by say a 32nd of an inch, release it or take that chance?
I wouldn't even consider one that close. I know I can count on at least a quarter inch shrink even in a cooler . Edit... looking back I guess I'm not alone here.
Jul 4, 2020 13:19:03 #
Is a 3/8 inch safe though? Any tourney or any type of enforcement are going by their measuring tool not yours. If that fish was caught early it could shrink as much as 1/2 inch all day long. Agree or not?
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