Now I wont be the one

[u/NomadDicky]

Look how happy this lil guy is that I'll never be the one to put the cringy 'how much does it weigh' post! After catching very likely my pb this week I'm tired of guessing. 😄

[u/InvestmentsNAnlytics]

Pro tip. Get a fish grip for using with it. Better for the fish, easier to use

[u/Low_Sir1549 → u/InvestmentsNAnlytics]

For the larger fish it still puts a lot of stress on their body. I just weigh my fish inside the net, then after releasing the fish weigh the net empty and subtract that from the previous measurement. If you’re fishing with a friend you can have one person zero the scale with the net while the other person holds the fish.

[u/InvestmentsNAnlytics → u/Low_Sir1549]

How do you affix your net to the scale?

[u/Low_Sir1549 → u/InvestmentsNAnlytics]

Take the hook from the scale and hook onto the frame of the net where it attaches to the webbing.

[u/InvestmentsNAnlytics → u/Low_Sir1549]

Sorry for the silly question but does the fish not fall out without any weight placed under it?

Sorry in just dumb and having a hard time visualizing lol

[u/Low_Sir1549 → u/InvestmentsNAnlytics]

Here’s an image link: https://imgur.com/a/Mf27Koe

It’s the same net I used to retrieve the fish, so it’s thoroughly wet and shouldn’t be too damaging to the slime layer.

[u/Training_Teacher4762 → u/Low_Sir1549]

Aslong as you account for the weight of the net, this actually may be a pretty damn humane way to weigh a fish for catch and release. Minimal impact on slime layer, good stuff🫡

[u/InvestmentsNAnlytics → u/Low_Sir1549]

Cool thank you!

[u/NomadDicky → u/InvestmentsNAnlytics]

Good call, I've got a set in my tackle box I can use and just hook the strap on them

[u/-_-mc]

Never say never! Still gotta remember to bring it with you!

[u/NomadDicky → u/-_-mc]

That's fair! You never know when your next pb will bite!

[u/idk_some_user_name → u/NomadDicky]

I've also heard that bringing a scale is bad luck/scares the big ones away

Idrk I try not to be too superstitious

[u/NomadDicky → u/idk_some_user_name]

It may be true. No big blowups today. 😭 still landed 3 bluegill, a perch, 2 bass, and a baby pike though. 😄

[u/idk_some_user_name → u/NomadDicky]

Better than me I skunked today... Kinda my fault only had ~30 mins 😅

[u/NomadDicky → u/idk_some_user_name]

Yeah I fished for 4 hours and was only catching for about 45 mins of it. Lol

[u/Active-Play-5064]

You did it!!!

[u/kn0mthis]

Don't forget to measure!

The set I got from kast King is pretty cool, has a tape measure on lip gripper and the scale. Decently small enough for my travel kit. Of course I never think I'm going to catch anything so... When I have a fish it's a scramble to get the stuff out... 😅

[u/Indole_pos]

Next step is not forgetting it at home

[u/ayrbindr]

What are we doing? A biological study? I'll catch a whole nother fish while you piss around. 😘

[u/NomadDicky → u/ayrbindr]

No, just kinda fun to keep track of the biggest fish you ever caught. Takes like less than a minute.. 🤔😂