could this fish really be 17.8 lbs?

#1 07-04-2002, 05:44 PM

I found this picture surfing the world wide walleye web , this guy is claiming this is a 17.8 lb fish, I'm not saying it isnt, Im saying it looks like a common erie 10 pounder...maybe im wrong, what do you think? http://www.walleyehunter.com/charley.html

perchjerker · #2 07-04-2002, 05:52 PM

I agree. Nice fish, but someone must of had their thumb on the scale on that one...

#3 07-07-2002, 08:36 AM

Look, not to degrade this gentlemans fish, but its just not
all that!.....Look at Freebirds pics.....Have also seen many
fish bigger at the Sportmans Outpost w/ Den and Jim! we must
be all bored! interesting thread though!

bountyhunter · #4 07-04-2002, 06:24 PM

I agree looks like a 9/10lber ,not enough belly on that fish to be 17 lb just my .02 worth .jim

eyebuster · #5 07-04-2002, 07:34 PM

A little short in my book too.

chaunc · #6 07-04-2002, 07:45 PM

What'd he do with the other 8 pounds missing from the picture?

Kevin/CO · #7 07-04-2002, 10:19 PM

Weight calculator for WC says the fish should weigh 16.8 lbs, so either someone isn't so full of it or put a lot of effort into the fabrication of a story.

CJW · #8 07-05-2002, 05:23 AM

I've got a 33 incher on the wall that weighed 10.4 pounds. Looks just like what he has in his hands no bigger no smaller! I'd say someones scales are way off!! Craig

luredaddy · #9 07-05-2002, 05:06 AM

When he stated that the fish made three runs of 30 to 50 yards, should be an indication that the weight should be looked at with skepticism.

iamwalleye1 · #10 07-05-2002, 05:23 AM

It measured 33.6 in. in length and had a 23 in. girth!
Wow! Nice fish a little short!

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