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#81043 - 03/18/99 12:04 AM Catch&Release formula for estimated size?
Anonymous Unregistered	Hi, Could someone tell me the correct mathematical formula for catch and release fish "guestimation"? Thanks John
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#81044 - 03/18/99 07:36 AM Re: Catch&Release formula for estimated size?
robbo Juvenille at Sea Registered: 03/08/99 Posts: 206 Loc: Bellingham, WA, USA	Girth Squared X Length, divided by 775
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#81045 - 03/24/99 09:33 AM Re: Catch&Release formula for estimated size?
Anonymous Unregistered	The formula girth squared X length / 775 is correct for male specimens. The correct denominator for pre-spawn females is 730. Note: The formulas are based on the fork length of the specimen. "nose to the center of the tail"
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#81046 - 03/24/99 09:17 PM Re: Catch&Release formula for estimated size?
Bob Four Diaper Dad River Nutrients Registered: 03/05/99 Posts: 5182 Loc: Forks, WA & Soldotna, AK	The hen formula is new to me ... the denominator seems to work fine with either sex ... unfortunately, I've had the opportunity to test it many times in the local shop here in town. _________________________ Seen ... on a drive to Stam's house: "You CANNOT fix stupid!"
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