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https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/ ... 4846_n.jpgHi all.. Recently ventured out beach fishing for the first time in over 3 years. As a result we forgot, or had lost, nearly half the gear. Tip lights, scales etc,. Anyway, on the last cast I hooked this beauty and I was wondering if anyone could give me a rough estimation of the weight. I reckon its between 3-4 pound but as I said it's been a while since I was fishing, so I don't know. Cheers (excuse the poor pic quality+rag in the way..Fish was returned alive and well to the Irish Sea)
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Here's the URL for the picture as I can't upload for some reason (https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/ ... 4846_n.jpg) .. Need help on estimating the weight of this fish. I think it's between 3-4
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#3 Post by tight lines »

i say your spot on with you guessamation
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#4 Post by baitdigger »

Only my opinion but your hand is wider than the span of its tail and the fish is at arms length, I would guess a pound lighter but I never held the fish and pictures are deceiving, if I am wrong I would be happy for I would have been underestimating my own fish for years.
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#5 Post by roger de dodger »

2.5 lb I,d say,and I catch em like mackerel :lol:
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#6 Post by sparkey+1 »

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#7 Post by chuckaroo »

fish is being held out to the camera. your hand looks really big in comparison to the fish
i'd guess 2lb
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#8 Post by donal domeney »

chuckaroo wrote:fish is being held out to the camera. your hand looks really big in comparison to the fish
i'd guess 2lb
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#9 Post by Shambo »

I'm with Charlie and Donal on this one, fish pushed too much towards the camera, 2lb at best, no taking away from the catch though, well done :mrgreen:
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#10 Post by bass rookie1 »

Cheers for the help lads.. I've been bitten by the bass bug officially.
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