Thai Fishing Guide Saltwater Fishing in the Andaman Sea Local Multiday Trips Ko Rok
Similan Islands
Andaman Islands
Share Charters Day Charters Night Charters Special Offers
Freshwater Fishing in Thailand Freshwater Fishing in Phuket Freshwater Fishing in Hat Yai Freshwater Fishing in Bangkok Freshwater Fishing in Kanchanaburi
Shopping

Estimating Weight

The following formula is a well-proven method to very accurately
estimate the weight of most game fish.

The measurements are all in inches and the final result in pounds,
but this can then be transformed into kilograms.

The girth of the fish is measured on the greatest part and then squared.

This number is then multiplied by the body length of the fish,
measured as illustrated below.

Estimating the Weight of a Fish

This result is then divided by 800 to get the weight in pounds.

Example:

Girth is 3 feet 4 inches = 40 inches
Body length is 8 feet 4 inches = 100 inches

40 x 40 =1600
1600 x 100 = 160000
160000 / 800 = 200 lbs.

To get the result in kilograms, the final number is then divided by 2.2.

Example:

200 / 2.2 = 88 kg.


Attach Line to Reel | Blood Worm | Bounce Balling | Bridle Rigging
Chumming | Drop Back | Estimating Weight | FAD's

Hook Sharpening | Skip Bait Rigging | Squid Rigging | Strip Bait
Swim Bait Rigging | Switch and Bait | Tag Line | Tuna Fillet Rigging



fishyfishing.com

E-mail Us | Site Map | About Us