Useful Fluke length/weight chart

[hartattack]

Length Average. . . . . . . weight in pounds
15-16 inches . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 1¼
17-18 inches . . . . . . . . . . . 2 to 2¾
20 inches . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 to 3½
22 inches . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
24 inches . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
27 inches . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
30 inches . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
37 inches . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

I've found this chart to be extremely accurate. The only outlier was Dales' anorexic 27.5"er in the Elks tourny that didn't crack 7 lbs :eek:

[dales529]

Correct: That sucked!

[makosnax]

I typically go by
24"=4#
25"=5#
26"=6#
27"=7#
Etc. There are exceptions with girth but I find this to be pretty accurate.

[SaltLife1980]

I think i am finally going to break down and buy a good scale. Just have to make sure i bring it with me when i fish:D Guessing weight is no good

[kurtisb]

I think i am finally going to break down and buy a good scale. Just have to make sure i bring it with me when i fish:D Guessing weight is no good

If you get an electronic one, don't get it wet, damp or near water ever. I've destroyed three so far. I gave up.

[SaltLife1980]

If you get an electronic one, don't get it wet, damp or near water ever. I've destroyed three so far. I gave up.

Thanks for the heads up. Ill have to keep it in my gear bag inside the cabin.

[Bucktailboys.com]

I think i am finally going to break down and buy a good scale. Just have to make sure i bring it with me when i fish:D Guessing weight is no good

Salt,

Don't do it bad luck lol Then you have to give an honest weight :D

[SaltLife1980]

Salt,

Don't do it bad luck lol Then you have to give an honest weight :D

Very true. Cant say i got double digits on every trip:eek:

[Pennsy Guy]

I only worry about getting A keeper.:eek:::D

[kurtisb]

Thanks for the heads up. Ill have to keep it in my gear bag inside the cabin.

On the other hand, they are nice to have. Last week on vacation we fished on the Angler out of OCMD. My grand daughter Taylor caught a 19" fluke. One of their regulars also had a 19" fluke for the pool. The mate called it tie at 3 pounds on his spring scale until someone pulled out a berkley digital scale. Taylor's was 2 lb 9 1/4 oz, the other was 2 lb 8 3/4 oz. Taylor went home with the $140 pool.

[SaltLife1980]

On the other hand, they are nice to have. Last week on vacation we fished on the Angler out of OCMD. My grand daughter Taylor caught a 19" fluke. One of their regulars also had a 19" fluke for the pool. The mate called it tie at 3 pounds on his spring scale until someone pulled out a berkley digital scale. Taylor's was 2 lb 9 1/4 oz, the other was 2 lb 8 3/4 oz. Taylor went home with the $140 pool.

Good point.

[Scotty]

I like the 37" fish's weight. Problem is, it doesn't exist. Kind of like finding a used late 80's Toyota pickup (per my mechanic). I know they exist, just impossible to find...

[MrAC1980]

I keep one in a zip lock bag, never leaves my box. maybe thats why i can't break the 10 mark lately! 9.5tog and 9lb fluke!! :mad::D:mad:

[MVP]

Congrats to Taylor. The Apple does not fall far from the tree

[Joey Dah Fish]

I keep one in a zip lock bag, never leaves my box. maybe thats why i can't break the 10 mark lately! 9.5tog and 9lb fluke!! :mad::D:mad:

No it's cause you duck as a fisherman and this will never change :D