Guess the weight

[stevemiller]

15.2lb, 36.3" buck

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[Wanttohuntmore]

When Forks put that out there for a minute I thought it might have been my friend that was with me!  He obviously knows his fish by sight.  Good job all of you.  Next stop, springer posts!

[L-ofalab]

It is surprising how accurate this method of guessing weight is for steelhead-30 inches = 10 lbs. If the fish measures let's say 3 inches shorter than the 30 inches subtract 3 lbs., if it is 5 inches longer add 5 lbs.

That fish was 35.5 so I would guess 15.5 We don't bother weighing them anymore because the measure method is pretty accurate.

[_TONY_]

Girth is major factor when calculating weights on steelhead. Can't really go by just length.

[Bullkllr]

Girth is major factor when calculating weights on steelhead. Can't really go by just length.

  The 30/10 thing is probably a good guideline for fish near that size IMO. And those inland summer runs are on the long and lean side compared to a fresh coastal native winter run. When they get upwards of 36 inches girth takes over. 38/20 is close and and a 30 could be 43/44 inches.

[_TONY_]

I've seen 38.5's and 39's tape out to 20 or slightly above and I've seen 40's tape under 20... It's all 'bout that girth boss... Go hawks!

Personally, if I don't think the fish is going to make 38" and doesn't have shoulders, the tape doesn't come outa the pocket. 

[akirkland]

It is surprising how accurate this method of guessing weight is for steelhead-30 inches = 10 lbs. If the fish measures let's say 3 inches shorter than the 30 inches subtract 3 lbs., if it is 5 inches longer add 5 lbs.

That fish was 35.5 so I would guess 15.5 We don't bother weighing them anymore because the measure method is pretty accurate.

This theory doesn't work with summer chrome though.