GUESTIMATE THE WEIGHT !!

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#21 Post by nicefish »

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#22 Post by boycie89 »

funny you say that donal as i caught him down there !! :wink: im 5'8 davy !!
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#23 Post by paul mason »

5'8" is that in your high heels boycie you have put a spurt since jan.
Dont know the weight but i'd say you have a big one.
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#24 Post by Tony Fella »

I thought he was 16-17 pounds who took the picture think they have a skill there :lol:
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Re: GUESTIMATE THE WEIGHT !!

#25 Post by MC »

i would say about 15lbs mate, big head, skinny body and yes i am talking about the conger
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#26 Post by beachcaster »

bit less than 20lb i would say 17lbs.
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#27 Post by Bass Buster »

i would say 15 or 16 lb .
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#28 Post by round_ourway »

What do we win if we get it right? lol

I'd say 15 1/2 lb. well done btw cracking conger
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#29 Post by fishermannum1 »

would say around the 18lb mark....
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#30 Post by seanie35 »

15.5 lb 8)
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#31 Post by roger de dodger »

how many times did you have to curl him up to fit him in the fridge :?:
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#32 Post by bassuk »

thats a bloody big sandeel :lol: :lol:
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#33 Post by JOHN1 »

boycie89 wrote:funny you say that donal as i caught him down there !! :wink: im 5'8 davy !!
must be 5'8 wide judging by the waders eric got off you :lol: :lol:

17lb :wink:
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#34 Post by kenf41 »

looks heavy 25 - 30 lb
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#35 Post by boycie89 »

id say in the region of eventeen , it was just interesting to see what guys would say
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