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Location: Minnetonka | Nice FISH and congrats on catching your PB, 52.75" muskie! |
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| Where did the guy say his goal was to catch a 40 pounder? Looks like he caught it, was excited by the catch and measured it.
You want to know what is BS? People questioning someone else's catch who weren't there, and have no idea what the fish is like or how the picture was taken. Once again--it's a joke trying to nitpick someone's fish from a photo.
And I disagree--looks a lot closer to 40 than 30.
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Location: Antioch, IL | Nice Fish RJ! Congrats on a great memory with your boys.
...and ignore the internet police with their pointless criticism. They get annoyed a little too easy these days. |
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| seabass - 8/11/2011 11:57 AM
And I disagree--looks a lot closer to 40 than 30.
25" girth is big.........in fall.... Even on Mille Lacs or V....
Its a nice long fish...... But "I'd guess" he guessed, not measured the girth...
Sorry,
NICE FISH......!
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| Great fish and great memories! |
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| Why would someone lie about the size of a fish they posted on the internet. Its not like he is in it for the money. i suppose someone will say that the fish is not 52.75" but 49.75". And how in the hell can a pictures on the internet annoy someone. REALLY! Mosquitos annoy me!
Nice fish and congrats. |
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| Johnnie - 8/11/2011 11:26 AM
I like reading these forums BUT,
I become annoyed at some of the BS.
IMO the 25" girth on this fish is BS.
52.75 X 25 X 25/ 800 = 41.2 #
I think 52.75 X 22 X 22 / 800 = 31.9 # is more like it.
The easiest way to catch a 40#er is play with the #s until the formula says 40#s!
John Aschenbrenner
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. I couldn't have said it better. A 50-inch fish measured around the head is typically in the 20" ballpark. Add a couple of inches because it's pushing 53" in length and has a big melon. GREAT FISH, just not 40#. |
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| huuuge head, small body. great fish. MD |
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Location: The desert | Guest - 8/11/2011 1:15 PM
Johnnie - 8/11/2011 11:26 AM
I like reading these forums BUT,
I become annoyed at some of the BS.
IMO the 25" girth on this fish is BS.
52.75 X 25 X 25/ 800 = 41.2 #
I think 52.75 X 22 X 22 / 800 = 31.9 # is more like it.
The easiest way to catch a 40#er is play with the #s until the formula says 40#s!
John Aschenbrenner
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. I couldn't have said it better. A 50-inch fish measured around the head is typically in the 20" ballpark. Add a couple of inches because it's pushing 53" in length and has a big melon. GREAT FISH, just not 40#.
And your point is? |
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Location: Madison WI | Guest - 8/11/2011 1:15 PM
Johnnie - 8/11/2011 11:26 AM
I like reading these forums BUT,
I become annoyed at some of the BS.
IMO the 25" girth on this fish is BS.
52.75 X 25 X 25/ 800 = 41.2 #
I think 52.75 X 22 X 22 / 800 = 31.9 # is more like it.
The easiest way to catch a 40#er is play with the #s until the formula says 40#s!
John Aschenbrenner
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. I couldn't have said it better. A 50-inch fish measured around the head is typically in the 20" ballpark. Add a couple of inches because it's pushing 53" in length and has a big melon. GREAT FISH, just not 40#.
I guess I am lost on just what the "F" you are talking about and how it pertains to this thread in any way, nowhere did the guy say how much the fish weighed. I would think that if he measured the length down to 3/4 of an inch that he probably got a good girth measurement. IMO I say congrats to the lucky angler and as others have stated that fish has a MONSTER head on it! |
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| Awesome fish regardless of girth.
The lesson learned here is: when you catch your personal best and want to post pictures, do NOT include a girth measurement. I did not read one person questioning the length.
BTW, if he spent over an hour and a half reviving the fish... chances are he did get a measurement. Whether that number was exaggerated I have no clue nor do I care. If that's the case he's only cheating himself, just like cheating in golf.
Edited by MartinTD 8/11/2011 2:24 PM
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| Johnnie - 8/11/2011 11:26 AM I like reading these forums BUT, I become annoyed at some of the BS. IMO the 25" girth on this fish is BS. 52.75 X 25 X 25/ 800 = 41.2 # I think 52.75 X 22 X 22 / 800 = 31.9 # is more like it. The easiest way to catch a 40#er is play with the #s until the formula says 40#s! John Aschenbrenner
Letting something so minor that you are completely disconnected from play such a role in your quality of life is ridiculous.
WHO CARES how big he thinks/says it is?!?!?!?
It isn't like he is entering it a contest and trying to steal your money. He isn't claiming it as some record. He just wanted to share a great experience that he had with his sons and a picture of a great fish. And you have to ruin it for him by whining about one stupid, little insignificant number that may or may not be correct.
Edited by BALDY 8/11/2011 2:51 PM
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| I think John and the Guests are just trying to give a dose of reality to those of you who have no idea what you're talking about. (Some have proved that 4,241 times.) |
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Location: Madison WI | Guest - 8/11/2011 3:15 PM
I think John and the Guests are just trying to give a dose of reality to those of you who have no idea what you're talking about. (Some have proved that 4,241 times.)
Yep because everyone can really tell the girth of this fish with 1 photo that is shot straight on with a horizontal pose, get real! I hope I can catch a 36" tonight so I can post it and say the girth is 30" inches just to see all the guests come out of the woodwork to call me a liar... |
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| nice one even if the girth is something like 22 to 23 |
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Location: minocqua, wi. | ^like |
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Location: Maple Grove, MN | I agree that the girth appears to be overstated, but the length looks legit for sure. Its a nice fish though and certainly one to be proud of.
In all fairness, it is not always easy to get an accurate girth measurement. Sometimes the fish won't stay still and sometimes the water is rough. And you think the tape is straight around and tight, but it isn't. Been there. Done that.
Holding a 40 lb fish out like that is not easy either. Its no different than holding a 40 lb bag of salt. Just try picking up a 40 lb bag of salt and hold it out in front of you at arms length. Even if a person is strong enough to do it, one usually has to lean back a little to maintain one's balance. When I see someone holding a fish close to them and leaning back a little for balance, then I know that fish was heavy. 
It is still an awesome fish though. Probably somewhere between 30 and 35 lbs. Certainly nothing to be ashamed of. |
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Location: West Virginia | That is for sure a great catch.. Congrats! |
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