Think it will work?

TheLandshark · **Posted:** Wed Oct 29, 2014 9:37 am

I had an idea to try this so what the heck. It is way too easy when weighing a walleye in a boat to puncture or rip a gill when the hook on the weighing device is slid up in, especially when the fish is wiggling or shaking. I know we all care about this fishery so i figured i would give my idea a try.

1. first i bought a 3 dollar mesh laundry bag from wal-mart.

2. i cut the strap and the cord that came on it off and poked a hole in each corner.

3. then I put some cord through the hole a put a washer on the backside and tied a knot in the cord so it didnt pull through the washer. Then i took superglue and reinforced all around the mesh holes.

4. i then ran the cord from long end to long end of the bag on each side.

5. i weighed the bag dry, and i weighed it soaked. 2 - 5/8 oz dry and 5 - 3/8 wet.

Walleye 9 · **Joined:** Mon Jan 24, 2011 12:05 pm **Posts:** 1985

I think it'll work....Great idea!!!

Superdad · **Posted:** Wed Oct 29, 2014 10:29 am

We invested in the Berkley gripper with the built-in scale and that works great. You can control the fish in the net, lift it out and weigh the fish. Easy Peasy!!!!!!!!

Some would say that the mesh might cause a loss of the slime coating on the fish, that could lead to disease ---- Some would but not me.

Cheers Mike - C U on the 15th????

David aka Superdad

mr. walleye · **Joined:** Sun Jul 30, 2006 12:48 pm **Posts:** 434

The Shark got married and still has a brain

mr. walleye · **Joined:** Sun Jul 30, 2006 12:48 pm **Posts:** 434

The Shark got married and still has a Brain

TheDL · **Joined:** Thu Jan 27, 2011 11:13 am **Posts:** 435

great idea Shark, I've thought about building something just like that for weighing big fish, as I'm under the impression that the vertical hold required for conventional hook weighing systems is bad for the fish's internal organs. I think as long as the mesh is wet it wouldn't harm the fish's slime coating any more than a new or a boat deck.

That walleye looks much bigger than 3lbs...better calibrate your scale :lol:

DanElliot · **Joined:** Mon Apr 08, 2002 8:59 am **Posts:** 4329

Shark,
Dont think you have to worry about the weight of the mesh wet or dry. Hang the bag on the scale hook first then turn on the scales and it should set to zero.

TheLandshark · **Posted:** Wed Oct 29, 2014 1:38 pm

I will be honest Dan I did not know that, even sweeter. I was just thinking this whole process would be less traumatic on the fish. They do have a tendency to thrash a little when held in the vertical position.

Grizzly · **Posted:** Wed Oct 29, 2014 5:53 pm

the boy kills me, he cant fish so why does he worry ......0 fish = 0 pounds lol

TheLandshark · **Posted:** Wed Oct 29, 2014 6:23 pm

whats sad is this, Not only have i and will i catch more fish than this guy who claims to be a brown bear, I have also killed more deer. miss ya brother

Jim Lyon · **Joined:** Wed Aug 10, 2011 8:12 pm **Posts:** 423

Of course it will work and much safer on fish, I absolutely hate to see fish hanging by the gill plate or jaws. I can't believe it's good for the fish. I hope your idea catches on. I have been using an old fishing net (just the mesh) but I must admit I rarely weigh a fish.

Dog Lake · **Posted:** Wed Oct 29, 2014 9:44 pm

I think that will work just fine. If the bag is wet first slime coat loss should be minimal, and the entire fish is supported horizontally. Much better than hanging vertical, especially for larger fish. Good idea.

GOT2FSH · **Posted:** Thu Oct 30, 2014 6:01 am

We just weigh the net with the fish in it, but that looks pretty slick...might craft one up myself.

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MattClapp · **Joined:** Mon Jun 15, 2009 10:03 pm **Posts:** 210

This style of weight bag has been in the bass-world for the past few years, and we use this exact system when weighing smallies. Smallmouth go bat-sh!t-crazy (as they should) as soon as you try to put the weigh hook in their gills.......the bag is the only way to go.

If you're going to try to weigh a big, physically strong 7,8,9,10 lbs fish, you have to make it safe for the fish. Great idea!

bcjohnso99 · **Joined:** Fri Mar 28, 2014 10:39 am **Posts:** 37

That should work.

I have been weighing fish in the net and subtract the weight of the net for a long time. Same concept...

When I go float tube fishing, I don't take a net - too much to drag around. What I do is use a 2 foot fluoro leader with a two finger loop where it meets the main line. When I get the fish close, I slide the scale into the loop and give 'em a quick weigh and then back in the water for hook removal.

Brian

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