RIJ,
Amen!
I always try and round down when estimating, but am usually within a handful of pounds on fish actually weighed, because without our honor out there we don't DESERVE a 50... hooking and landing a fish of that size wouldn't be lucky, or skillful, it would be a privilege! .
As far as losing 2 50's and a 60... I've dropped a handful of 'big' fish. But how big? Who knows... I remember thinking I was north of 40 at Q one night, and it was a foul hooked bluefish, and a second time at a UDL with PIemma when I snagged 14 lbs of angry blue behind the dorsal... my curse echoed back to gansett from there!
BackBeach
"I’ve heard of many guys C and R so called "50's" and I think most, if not all of them are completely full of %$%$%$%$. Many are just looking to seal the deal by using the “formula” or hand scales to cement their rock star status. Show me the slips."
I agree; I think the exception is people who have already caught/seen a 50 before, weighed it, and released it (i.e. DZ). Otherwise you're just in RHM status...
show me the slips is right!
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