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<blockquote data-quote="rsimms" data-source="post: 5071835" data-attributes="member: 1534"><p>Based on formula, 62.72 lbs. Biologists often use this formula to calculate catfish (and other fish) weights: Length x Girth x Girth /800 = Weight. In this case, 49x32x32/800=62.72 lbs. Cross-checking against digital scales I have found the formula to be accurate +- 5%. The variable usually comes in how well you measure... and I actually do not know if you are supposed to measure to the fork of the tail, or the tip. I would assume to the fork would provide the greatest accuracy. NICE fish, no matter what the weight!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rsimms, post: 5071835, member: 1534"] Based on formula, 62.72 lbs. Biologists often use this formula to calculate catfish (and other fish) weights: Length x Girth x Girth /800 = Weight. In this case, 49x32x32/800=62.72 lbs. Cross-checking against digital scales I have found the formula to be accurate +- 5%. The variable usually comes in how well you measure... and I actually do not know if you are supposed to measure to the fork of the tail, or the tip. I would assume to the fork would provide the greatest accuracy. NICE fish, no matter what the weight! [/QUOTE]
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