Originally Posted By: eyeFISH

I was thinking the same thing. Kings and halibut are surprisingly similar in proportional length/weight relationships. Was shocked to see that a 44 inch halibut is only 28 pounds. A 44 inch Kenai king weighs 38-39 pounds.

Then I saw this... net weight vs live weight.

Net weight: The weight of a fish with head and internal organs removed. In Pacific halibut, that is approximately 75% of the round weight. (c.f. round weight)

Details, details....


Doh!
Thanks for pointing that out, makes me feel better!
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