I caught my PB on a rowboat and did not have my scale on me, which kills me to this day. I do know this was a 22.5" or 23" long smallie, because my index finger to my elbow is 18.5" and it was at easily 4" past that, and quite the hog. I'm going to guess it may have been close to 6 pounds and I usually under guess vs my scale, but given it's length and girth, there is a solid chance I caught a Vermont state record, but I'll never know for sure.

 

Grats on the fish, but do try to weigh it next time or at least gain some kind of measurements. I would have weighed that fish through the gills, if you do it quickly the fish should be fine. A 9lb fish is too good to not verify.

 

I now have a smaller electronic scale that I can fit in my pocket.

On 5/4/2018 at 12:48 AM, OCdockskipper said:

Oddly enough, the TSA agent who took my phone looked exactly like J Francho.

 

8 minutes ago, J Francho said:

 

Looks just like you.

26 minutes ago, J Francho said:

 

Is that Harry Reems or did Brad Pitt just borrow his mustache?