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Big Steel

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Does anyone know the formula for...??
« on: December 17, 2005, 10:29:45 PM »
I am sick of guessing how big some fish are!!  Does anyone know the formula to find out how big a steelhead would be if one had the measurements?? (the length and girth)  I was able to land a monster a while ago, I got the measurements, but I have never been able to figure out the actual weight.  Just been guessing since!!  Wouldn't mind knowing!!  Thanks if anyone knows!! ;) ;D
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Re: Does anyone know the formula for...??
« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2005, 10:36:15 PM »
The formula I use is Length x girth2 x 1.54 divided by 1000. Another common formula is Length x Girth2 divided by 775.
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Re: Does anyone know the formula for...??
« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2005, 10:37:35 PM »
Quote from: Fish Assassin on December 17, 2005, 10:36:15 PM
The formula I use is Length x girth2 x 1.54 divided by 1000. Another common formula is Length x Girth2 divided by 775.
girth2??? might sound stupid, but what does this mean!!
I must be doing something wrong with the girth2 thing, because I am getting 2.75!!! ;D ;D
« Last Edit: December 17, 2005, 10:40:49 PM by Big Steel »
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Re: Does anyone know the formula for...??
« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2005, 10:51:21 PM »
girth in inches squared . If your steelhead has a lenght of 36" and a girth of 15". Calculation will be 36 x 15 x15 x 1.54 divided by 1,000 = approx. 12 1/2 lbs.

Girth is the circumference of the fish. Usually measured around the dorsal fin
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Re: Does anyone know the formula for...??
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2005, 11:52:04 PM »
Quote from: Fish Assassin on December 17, 2005, 10:51:21 PM
Girth is the circumference of the fish. Usually measured around the dorsal fin
yes I know that, I think that i figured it out though!! Thanks for the help!!
« Last Edit: December 18, 2005, 12:08:26 AM by Big Steel »
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Re: Does anyone know the formula for...??
« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2005, 05:10:48 PM »
personaly who needs thoughs, in my eyes a 10 pound steelie is around.....14 puonds LOL  ;)
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Re: Does anyone know the formula for...??
« Reply #6 on: December 18, 2005, 07:40:24 PM »
The way some of you guys handle fish I say the less handling and measuring the better. Keep the fish in the water as much as possilbe and if you have to get a picture lift it out six inches snap a pic and then back into the water not this take a picture of the fish grasping for breath, up on the beach covered in sand garbage.
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Re: Does anyone know the formula for...??
« Reply #7 on: December 19, 2005, 07:51:57 AM »
Quote from: Veritas on December 18, 2005, 07:40:24 PM
The way some of you guys handle fish I say the less handling and measuring the better. Keep the fish in the water as much as possilbe and if you have to get a picture lift it out six inches snap a pic and then back into the water not this take a picture of the fish grasping for breath, up on the beach covered in sand garbage.

From all the pictures I've seen here, the ones on the beach aren't gasping - they're dead.  ::) The live ones have been well treated from what I've seen in the pics, and I don't think your generalization applies to this crowd.
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Re: Does anyone know the formula for...??
« Reply #8 on: December 19, 2005, 08:50:12 AM »
It's alway 2lbs. heavier than you think  ;)
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