I was wondering how long it would take before someone was going to question weight. Lol. Yes spring scales might not be completely accurate, that's why I mention the scale style. However, I was in the boat and picked up that fish so I wil respectfully disagree, it was well over 5lbs. Like I said, weighed in at 9lbs on Mustad spring scale. It didn't have a huge belley (would have been a giant if it did), but it was so thick! Pictures do no justice, my brother is a big boy and you can see the size compared to his chest. Anyways, there will always be sceptics. Wish I had measured girth etc, but wanted to limit out of water time...weight, length and back she goes to swim another day. Tight lines!
