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We have a rather large pond 56+ acres in south Georgia and in general keep the 1 to 3 pounders to eat. It gets very little fishing pressure. This week my 12 year old son caught a rather large Bass that we measured at 26 inches long and 16 inches around. We did not have a good scale. Can you estimate the weight of this pretty lady who still swims free to make more babies? Is there some sort of chart available?

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First welcome to PB. This may help.

There are a couple of methods. I usually average the 2.

L X L X G / 1000
26 X 26 X 16 = 10.816

and
L X G X G / 800
26 X 16 X 16 = 8.32

Avg. = 9.568

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See this link for methods.
http://floridafisheries.com/faqs/bass-size.html
















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Thanks ewest. Also thanks for the links. I will see if I can do a search prior to posting the same question. I will also try to post a picture or have my son do it, he is much smarter than me.


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There is a calculator for many species at www.ibnature.com Using 26 inch length it shows 10.6 lbs

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We also have a Wr chart found at bottom of this page http://www.lakework.com/articles.php
tells you how to run these. We (my employees) were doing fishery survey last night in Dublin (actually Adrian). They got some good bass but also about 6 eels (in a 6 acre pond), that is the most ever in one pond. If you are trying to produce bigger bass might let some of those 3 lb bass go and keep more 10-14 inch bass, but that is a pretty general statement but usually lots of bass that size with little fishing pressure. Good luck!


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Thanks for the info Greg. Our pond is real close to Adrain. We really need a survey. A couple of my partners live in Canton. We will be in touch.


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Frank,

Thanks for the reply and the link. I'll check it out. About 10.5 is what I figured. You should have hear them screaming, a great momnent. I am trying to figure a way to post the picture but I can't figure it out.


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Glad you found the chart. See the following on posting photos.

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Frank,

That link opens up this same topic. Can you check it and repost?

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Brewb, go up into the Common Pond Q&A section at the top of the main forum page.

There's a bunch of info. there on how to post pics.


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When I click on the link it opens a message thread on posting pictures. If that still does not work search using the phrase "posting photos".

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When I click on the link it opens a message thread on posting pictures. If that still does not work search using the phrase "posting photos".

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