Hey guys, anyone know of the most reliable mathematical equations for measuring bass? I've found that there are several different methods out there, so if anyone knows which is most accurate. Went out to a golf course and caught a giant....this always seems to happen without a scale, camera or buddy to use the camera to photograph it. I always measure it though,(monsters, of course) using my line. Length was 25.5, Girth 20. Thanks again guys.

According to one common formula (LxLxG÷1200) it would run 10.84.

According to one common formula (LxLxG÷1200) it would run 10.84.

Nice, that's the exact one I used. You or anyone ever tried to compare such formula to a digital scale? That might be something I should try in the future, regardless of size. Should be able to see what's accurate or not, ya know.

Here ya go:

http://www.bassresource.com/bassfishing/fishcalculator.html

Here ya go:

http://www.bassresou...calculator.html

LOL nice calculator. But I have to really challenge that the bass I caught was 12 pounds, 12 ounces

Old calculation from In-Fisherman says (LxLxL÷1600) 25.5" = 10.34lbs.

Nice, that's the exact one I used. You or anyone ever tried to compare such formula to a digital scale? That might be something I should try in the future, regardless of size. Should be able to see what's accurate or not, ya know.

I've never tried comparing because I always have a scale with me. In fact, I have no recollection of ever measuring a bass's girth.

Bankin, in all honesty we always estimate the weight of our bass on the high side.

I use the LxLxG/1200 although it is not exact the formula will give you a very good estimate.

Fish scales can differ so they are not that accurate.

So use whatever formula or scale you wish and ROUND UP!

We all do it so join the club.

The L x L x G / 1200 is a formula that I came up with after weighing about 100 bass in the 10 lb range and is good as the measurements made within 5%. If anyone has the second B.A.S.S. Times issue it's in there.

LMB less than 18" length or over 27" may require different formula's to be within 5% factor.

The length measurement should be with the bass laying on a flat surface, mouth closed and measured from the tip of the closed mouth lower jaw to the center of the tail. The girth is measured around the widest body area, dorsal fin down.

Keep in mind this is an estimate and actual weight must be on a certified scale.

Tom

The L x L x G / 1200 is a formula that I came up with after weighing about 100 bass in the 10 lb range and is good as the measurements made within 5%. If anyone has the second B.A.S.S. Times issue it's in there.

LMB less than 18" length or over 27" may require different formula's to be within 5% factor.

The length measurement should be with the bass laying on a flat surface, mouth closed and measured from the tip of the closed mouth lower jaw to the center of the tail. The girth is measured around the widest body area, dorsal fin down.

Keep in mind this is an estimate and actual weight must be on a certified scale.

Tom

From the horse's mouth.

LMB less than 18" length or over 27" may require different formula's to be within 5% factor.

What are those formulas?

Bankin, in all honesty we always estimate the weight of our bass on the high side.

I use the LxLxG/1200 although it is not exact the formula will give you a very good estimate.

Fish scales can differ so they are not that accurate.

So use whatever formula or scale you wish and ROUND UP!

We all do it so join the club.

Yeah....... speak for yourself man. lol

What are those formulas?

Terry Battisti sent me a formula for bass over 27" (15 lbs+) that takes into account the body mass of giant bass, will try to locate it. The bass under 18" usually have a girth less than 70% of the length; my formula works good for girths that run between 75% to 90%, less accurate outside that range.

Tom

Well who would want to weigh a bass less than 18" anyways

Well who would want to weigh a bass less than 18" anyways

Every bass tournament angler; bass between 15" to 18" make up the vast majority of $$ bass in tournaments. Need a accurate scale to determine weight less than an ounce, measurements are not that accurate, just ball park weights.

Tom

Well who would want to weigh a bass less than 18" anyways

If I fished tournaments I would weight them, as a recreational only fisherman, my fish only get weighed if someone else has a scale, and it has to be pretty hefty to even bother with it. Just knowing I caught a nice fish is good enough for me.