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estimating SM weights.

I just got back from fishing the neshaminy creek below Tyler Park in Bucks Co. Pa. ( not know for big bass)

Just taking a break from LM fishing in the local lake and thought I'd go cool off in the creek & get some small bass and panfish. It's been awful hot here.

I caught a 19" SM on a Rebel crayfish with crushed barbs. Used 6 lb trilene & didn't think I'd get the fish in hand. He jumped three times and I managed to keep the line taught. I knew I'd lose him if I gave him line since I crush my barbs when I use treble hooks. I'm C&R but I had to admit I had thoughts of keeping this beauty.

I measured it against my rod and when I got home measured the mark on the rod and found the fish was exactly 19". I don't know the girth so I can't use the formula (LxG/1200)

Can anyone give me an idea of what the average 19" SM weighs

Sure would appreciate some input. Wow, I'm still excited

Jim L

 James
Jul 27
2005
Probably around 3#. If you hooked a 3# SM to a 3# LM (Tail to tail), guess which one would be going backwards? Not even a contest.

Duane

 DUANE
Jul 28
According to the New York charts, the "average" 19" smallie would run 3-5. Marty
Jul 28
i caught a 20.5" last year that weighed exactly 5#, but it was one of the fatter river smallies I've ever caught. River smallies seem to vary quite a bit on weight per length.

bill

 rider89
Jul 29
   
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