Can Anyone guess the weight of this fish???

18 pounds

Big dude, crappy cell camera (yeh, its night).

Hard to say, hard to tell how far it is out from the guy. Long fish, hard to figure out how fat and easy to fall into a wide range. Doesn't look like a trophy (north of 50) from the pic.

About 32". 15 lbs?

32lbs

ya I can guess, are you saying it's a trophy?

most likely I'll be wrong because of the lousy pose and picture quality.

my 1st thought was as tattoobob, 18 pounds
but it could be over 20 pounds I suppose
I'll go with 17 pounds
I assume it's dead right

This fish was caught the other night by Onthewater tournament fisherman Greg Meyerson... Official weight was somewhere between 68 and 69 lbs...

The guys holding the fish must be Andre the Giants twin brother. I can;t see how that is possible. No way.

lead belly

wow
fire the photographer

What's that. 3 60#ers for him this year now then?
Crazy.

.........And why does the pic say it was takin in 2008? Camera date not set right?

18-20" elbow-finger tip ???

wow
fire the photographer

Yup.
That fish, judging by the man's arm, is 48inches max.

wow, is all i can say. i know my camera phone sux, and doesnt do a nice fish justice.
thanks for the pic, kenny.

7.83 #'s, fish pic looks magnified................oops!!!!!!!!!! now I got it. Well then again on second glance. It might be a keeper.

I don't believe it

25-30 even tho the picture is not that great. It has a good gerth. It may be a 40-46 inch fish.

Judging by the hand/arm length and girth I would say 25 pounds-ish. Unless those guys are freakishly tall, then I would say 26 pounds.

The head looks much larger than it is due to the cut up gills

Sure it is.
And socialism is good for us too.

That fish wouldn't look almost 70# even if I were holding it.

Aren't the fish suppose to looked bigger when you hold the fish at arms length towards the camera?

.........And why does the pic say it was takin in 2008? Camera date not set right?

If its a cell phone camera then the date and time sync up to the carrier network.....

35 pounds maybe....40 at most!!!

looks way too small to weigh that much...
But in fairness, maybe he caught it on the new Point Jude "12inch Kow-Hunt-R Kast-Iron Skillet" (240 ounce) and the big girl swallowed it.
Or has anyone done the math?
Maybe in 2008 pounds weighed more than they do today & when you account for inflation, it MIGHT just work out in todays pounds...

If that fish is 60+ where's the other half??? 35 pounds by my experience...

No f'n way.

I've caught more than one 50lb+ fish (all released) and the fish in that photo doesn't look to have crossed that mark.
I can't see it being any where close to 68-69lbs.

It may be a 40-46 inch fish.

For comparison, this fish barely broke the 30lb mark at 46"
I'm 6'3" and not holding the fish out...

http://www.skishingnewengland.com/photos/skishing-jake5.jpg

I made a post last year about situations like these...

Why would you hold the fish like that anyway?

This is one was 24 lbs.

http://www.fletcherfishing.org/wp-content/uploads/41inch24lbs4.jpg

not feeling this,,, maybe a long fish but lean and no big broom tail,,,,

40# at absolute most,,,,

I think for this stupid tournament, every fish weighed in should be gutted after weighing it and checked for lead.

38 lbs

Geeez Nebe... thats the biggest 38 pounder Ive ever seen! you sure?

This fish was caught the other night by Onthewater tournament fisherman Greg Meyerson... Official weight was somewhere between 68 and 69 lbs... glad Im not the only one...

If the fish was caught the other night, then what's up with the "08/17/2008" date on the photograph?

Geeez Nebe... thats the biggest 38 pounder Ive ever seen! you sure?

I caught the fish
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It looks so much bigger than a 38!

that's b/c Eben was standing 2ft behind it to make a point about forced perspective!

These two were caught back in july, 50.7 and 50.5, both 50" fish... Im 6'4, couldnt hold either of these fish with my arms extdended forward... Both fish are flat against my body...

I'm a little higher than a lot of you guys, I think it is in the low 40# range. But thats still 20# plus short of the weight Cowhunter is quoting.

Real hard to imagine how it is 60# plus, but pictures can sometimes play tricks. I'd give the guy the benefit of the doubt unless you know they are the cheatin' kind.

The art of stuffing seems to be alive and well. When you learn from the best it becomes second nature.

Whether its a legit fish(or not) I'm not sure, but there will surely be more pics taken and an official weight registered if its legit...that's why I always say, "Show me the slips."

Cowhunter, you should have entitled the thread, "Another one for Greg Myerson!!!" :laugha:

Cow hunter,
Nice set of twins you got there:humpty:

Anyone know where he's weighing his fish? After seeing this and the picture of his 55# I know I've been going to the wrong scale!

35 pounds. I have had guys guess 50+

55LB SLOB!

Cow hunter,
Nice set of twins you got there:humpty:

Thanks! My first set of twins!

Hard to tell but I'd her 35-40lbs. Looks too skinny to be that big.

55LB SLOB!


55 lbs. says who?
45" to 46" maximum I'd say, and nowhere near 55 pounds, not even 40 if you ask me, gut ain't big enough or too hard to tell from picture.

how does anyone hold a 55 pound anything out that far from their body for a picture?:smash:

is this the point you are making?
who is that? I know it's not you

55 lbs. says who?
45" to 46" maximum I'd say, and nowhere near 55 pounds, not even 40 if you ask me, gut ain't big enough or too hard to tell from picture.

how does anyone hold a 55 pound anything out that far from their body for a picture?:smash:

is this the point you are making?
who is that? I know it's not you

Sure it is! This shark is real too! :)

41116

megaladon!!

Its on the Onthewater page, Greg wieghed that fish in at 55lbs and won the month with it. Has 3 60lbers this year including the 69 on thf beginning of this thread!! Awesome right!?
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55LB SLOB!

I don't get it??

What are you trying to say? Obviously there is no way that fish is 55lb...

Are you just trying to rile people up? Troll? Bored?

What's the deal??

I don't get it??

What are you trying to say? Obviously there is no way that fish is 55lb...

Are you just trying to rile people up? Troll? Bored?

What's the deal??

I'm with ya... Guess I'm just trying to see what others thoughts were on some of those fish...
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Anyone know where he's weighing his fish? After seeing this and the picture of his 55# I know I've been going to the wrong scale!

I know... I'm finding that scale!!! I'm pretty sure the scale is in the westbrook / Clinton area..
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I think for this stupid tournament, every fish weighed in should be gutted after weighing it and checked for lead.

....and Bryan and I could tell you a "lead" story

besides needless killing of many large...tournaments seem to bring out the very worst of some folk....i know that charities usually benefit, but the bad outweighs the good imo.

I'm not so sure it's not a big fish. Let's say the guy is 6 feet tall and has a forearm length from wrist to elbow of 12-13". Given the dimensions in the 2D photo from nose to tail that's a 52-56" fish depending on foreshortening. That picture is deceptive, the dimension from his wrist to the fish's nose is a lot bigger than you'd think.

The fact that it's held out from the fisherman, and somebody had to support his extended arm also indicate a high weight.

-spence

It is what it is, a crappy pic of a big fish. Weighed, entered, done

I'm with ya... Guess I'm just trying to see what others thoughts were on some of those fish...
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you know CH you are a respected bass fisherman, but if you are trying to throw stones at another fisherman in the OTW tournament, make a frigging accusation, don't pussyfoot around trying to "see what others" think... otherwise it looks like sour grapes about the guy who is poised to win the Angler of the year for OTW





** caveat, I have no frigging clue who this Greg person is. this thread is just internet crap and furthers my point why I don't enter tournaments like this, it really brings out the worst in a lot of otherwise nice, respectable anglers**

you know CH you are a respected bass fisherman, but if you are trying to throw stones at another fisherman in the OTW tournament, make a frigging accusation, don't pussyfoot around trying to "see what others" think... otherwise it looks like sour grapes about the guy who is poised to win the Angler of the year for OTW





** caveat, I have no frigging clue who this Greg person is. this thread is just internet crap and furthers my point why I don't enter tournaments like this, it really brings out the worst in a lot of otherwise nice, respectable anglers**

agreed

otherwise it looks like sour grapes about the guy who is poised to win the Angler of the year for OTW


It looks like sour grapes due to the possibility Myerson's alleged 68 or 69 pounder may knock off the 67# fish caught from CH's boat for striper of the year or other bragging rights..can't be a coincidence this post was started...I can't think of any other reason unless these guys simply dislike each other...

Face it, there's probably more super sized fish being recorded this year than at any time since the late 70's-early 80's. :uhuh:

There's been double digit numbers of 60# plus fish taken that I know of, and perhaps many more off the radar. What this means is there's(obviously) a large availability of real big fish, which means many people will be landing and recording them(in addition to CH).

This(big fish glut) doesn't lessen anyone's accomplishments or necessitate cheap shots via internet postings....you still have to get out there and put the effort in...there's obviously many people able and willing to do it.

This falls into the same situation as high altitude mountain climbers. When someone summits a mountain never summited before and no one witnesses it, they are very supportive of the person and trust they actually did the climb on an honors system. We must do that too as if we suspected everyone of cheating it would ruin us as a group.

Problem is, in high altitude climbing (fishing too), there are cases when you have multiple pieces of evidence pointing that the person didnt make the climb. You can accuse the person, but its a wash because you cant prove it one way or the other. Over time though, if that same name constantly comes up, maybe there is something up with that person.

Like I posted last year, the lie detectors, gutting, weigh stations that actually pay attention and know what theyre looking at all would help this from happening. Even with all that you can still get away with it. People put a lot of effort into cheating when there is money on the line. Even with a charity tourney some will still cheat to give themselves the hero status.

Meh... caught from a boat, probably with a piece of chunk. Fish doesn't count in my book.


you know CH you are a respected bass fisherman, but if you are trying to throw stones at another fisherman in the OTW tournament, make a frigging accusation, don't pussyfoot around trying to "see what others" think... otherwise it looks like sour grapes about the guy who is poised to win the Angler of the year for OTW.:claps::cheers:

This is the same behavior I witnessed countless times at the cape while growing up in the striper surf, thus its no surprise to see it now...:uhuh:

A lot of competitive guys participate in this fishery and due to their competitive spirit they don't like to get beat whether its for one day, one week, one month, or one season, plain and simple...

The insults, grievances, threats, and allegations of wrong doing are nothing new...if you think this silly tounament is bad you should have seen it when guys were making a(real) living selling fish...this is nothing...

I do agree with CH's assertion that there's something fishy going on, but I'm not sure he's got the right person in his gun sights. I believe there's countless cheats in the OTW tourney as some of the prizes are simply too tempting for some to pass up..plus its easy to get away with given the number of weigh stations coastwide and the fact none of them inspect the fish for tampering.

Hey my hats off to a guy that catches 3 60's in a month! Just an unbelievable job, were all jealous... I'm sure he's got better pics, those pics don't do those fish justice!
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Hey my hats off to a guy that catches 3 60's in a month! Just an unbelievable job, were all jealous... I'm sure he's got better pics, those pics don't do those fish justice!
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For sure, if I were so accomplished and lucky to have had a season like this fisherman is having, and I was in a tournament to win, you all would see quality pics of each big girl over 50. Maybe he's not as vain as me. Art

So,Myerson is not on Team Cowhunter?
What team is he on?

This falls into the same situation as high altitude mountain climbers. When someone summits a mountain never summited before and no one witnesses it, they are very supportive of the person and trust they actually did the climb on an honors system. We must do that too as if we suspected everyone of cheating it would ruin us as a group.


Please note;
All fishermen are liars except you & me but I'm not so sure about that guy:biglaugh:

So,Myerson is not on Team Cowhunter?
What team is he on?

No, Love the sarcasm! We did hear team captain of TS was s#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& up and working hard to recruit him for the 2011 cup out of the Clinton / westbrook area, maybe sooner as there may be a 70 plus pound fish coming soon!!!! You just stack the guys fish and he won the striper cup on his own!!! If you fish heavy duty commercial grade gloves at night eelin the summer months ur chances will improve!!! BUUUUTTTT Its gonna be hard for all current teams to compete against a new team I hear for 2011 though, one of my members is breaking off and I will give you a hint... Team RB...

It looks like sour grapes due to the possibility Myerson's alleged 68 or 69 pounder may knock off the 67# fish caught from CH's boat for striper of the year or other bragging rights..can't be a coincidence this post was started...I can't think of any other reason unless these guys simply dislike each other...

Face it, there's probably more super sized fish being recorded this year than at any time since the late 70's-early 80's. :uhuh:

There's been double digit numbers of 60# plus fish taken that I know of, and perhaps many more off the radar. What this means is there's(obviously) a large availability of real big fish, which means many people will be landing and recording them(in addition to CH).

This(big fish glut) doesn't lessen anyone's accomplishments or necessitate cheap shots via internet postings....you still have to get out there and put the effort in...there's obviously many people able and willing to do it.

If you know JT as you say you do from the Cape he could care less about big fish, I hate to say it but he just likes to kill em... He got pissed at me for mentioning the 67.4.... Let me ask you, on the Cape during the Hay day, how many guys do you know that got 3 60's in a month none the less??? Like I said, Its an awesome feet and should be recognized! Definately goes in the record books! I wish the guy was fishing team Reel deal!!! I congratulate Him!!!! I dont think anybody is trying to take anything away from the guy just wish we had more better pics to drool over!, again we are all Jealous!!!!!!

If you know JT as you say you do from the Cape he could care less about big fish, I hate to say it but he just likes to kill em... He got pissed at me for mentioning the 67.4.... Let me ask you, on the Cape during the Hay day, how many guys do you know that got 3 60's in a month none the less??? Like I said, Its an awesome feet and should be recognized! Definately goes in the record books! I wish the guy was fishing team Reel deal!!! I congratulate Him!!!! Well what the hell, more big fish this year than any other, fishery is healthy as can be!

how many guys do you know that got 3 60's in a month none the less???

Well, honestly, I had not given his success much "doubting" thought. A few threads bac I gave him a big "thata boy"! 53, then 55, then 60, then 62 ( no signs of a larger fish on the otw site yet ). I figured a mix of skill, luck, determination, and of course, big fish. All be it, in hindsight, the 55 in the pic looks a bit...."dead" shall I say. So Columbo would ask: So, how are the other sharpies doing in Clinton? Is he even fishing that area? Are there any tourneys in the area with that class of fish being weighed in by the victors?
In my small piece of bassland, it's very hard to keep a secret. Be it a hot spot, time, tide, bait, etc. He would seem to be an excellent secret keeper. Art

I would bet that On The Water is following this thread
but I don't bet.

I have never seen or heard of three sixites by one person in one month in my lifetime but know some surfmen who got two in one season. Right now this is the biggest number of sixties I have ever seen reported since the early eighties thus I don't question these fish.

Off topic, but these teams of "super sharpies" will put and end to this contest. The above average fisherman or team do not stand a chance. Add that to a sour economy, concerns on the bass population, and the BS, I think people won't bother.
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Blah, Blah, Balh, Blah, Blah, Just go fish already!!

Off topic, but these teams of "super sharpies" will put and end to this contest. The above average fisherman or team do not stand a chance. Add that to a sour economy, concerns on the bass population, and the BS, I think people won't bother.
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I've met two people who have both won small tournaments by "picking up" their fish from someone else that was fishing that day. Heard second-hand stories about many more people doing the same.

It's a shame because now stories like this are a immediately questioned by me. He could be the luckiest guy in the world, the best fisherman in the world or a cheat.

If it looks too good to be true, it probably is.

megaladon!!

Love Megaladon!

No, Love the sarcasm! We did hear team captain of TS was s#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& up and working hard to recruit him for the 2011 cup out of the Clinton / westbrook area, maybe sooner as there may be a 70 plus pound fish coming soon!!!! You just stack the guys fish and he won the striper cup on his own!!! If you fish heavy duty commercial grade gloves at night eelin the summer months ur chances will improve!!! BUUUUTTTT Its gonna be hard for all current teams to compete against a new team I hear for 2011 though, one of my members is breaking off and I will give you a hint... Team RB...

If there's a full blown mutiny next year on the SS Cowhunter you're welcome to join us on Team S-B for the shore division. :btu:

Did I hear you once swam the canapitsit channel? If this is true I have a new found admiration for you...even if you're a boat guy from Jersey.

Blah, Blah, Balh, Blah, Blah, Just go fish already!!

:wave:

Off topic, but these teams of "super sharpies" will put and end to this contest. The above average fisherman or team do not stand a chance. Add that to a sour economy, concerns on the bass population, and the BS, I think people won't bother.
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now we're on to something here!

Do you think some of these guys hearts are going to be broken if they don't win angler of the year? Its just business as usual. I bet the majority don't even know theres prizes for monthly winnings! They just want the $$$$$$$ and truck (if there is even a truck to win this year).

Hey my hats off to a guy that catches 3 60's in a month! Just an unbelievable job, were all jealous... I'm sure he's got better pics, those pics don't do those fish justice!
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I see...
this isn't a thread of thinly veiled accusations and jealousy, it is a photography lesson.
got it!

I'd be really carefull about calling people cheaters. Pictures are useless to determine size unless the csale beams or guage are shown. If the fish is held out it looks big but if the head is closer to the camera than the tail it can look really small. I have seen pictures of cars with the engine off rolling up hill based on the pictures.

You can argue about what size it looks to you but don't call people cheats unless you can prove it. It sounds to me like people not only doubt the fisherman but doubt the integrity of the weigh station , etc. To me its serious business to call a guy a cheat.

What motivates people to make a fishing contest into serious business?
Is it something worth supporting and admiring?

Striper Fest is going to be fun!!!!

This thread is some what comical,

And I find it really hard to believe someone could catch 3 60 pound class fish in one month

I'm not saying he's cheating I just don't believe it

I just don't trust people from ct.I am not kidding
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I have never seen or heard of three sixites by one person in one month in my lifetime but know some surfmen who got two in one season. Right now this is the biggest number of sixties I have ever seen reported since the early eighties thus I don't question these fish.

Agreed Mike.

Doesn't this remind you more and more of the crash of the early 80s. Lot's of big fish being killed and no little fish around at all. YOY in the dumper. Can you hear the footsteps???

This has nothing to do with the striper cup, just another surf vs boat comment...
It is my personal view, in terms of locating, tactics, skill set required, etc that boat fish are -15 pounds... meaning that a surf caught 25# would be much more rewarding personally than a boat 40# and I would rather catch a surf 35# than a boat 50#. Personally feels so much more rewarding and fulfilling... That's my personal opinion of how I feel when I catch fish... if I get a 45 on a boat, I honestly dont care if I dont get a photo of it, sitting high and dry with jeans and a drink. not taking anything away from anyone... just how I feel when I make a catch... I know whats what, and the manner in which a fish was caught definitely effects my level of personal accomplishment.

*Nice job on the catch by the way... if you feel personally fulfilled, who cares what anyone thinks.