Skate Weighing Formula

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skateboy
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Skate Weighing Formula

#1 Post by skateboy »

Hey folks, Just wondering if anyone has a decent formula for establishing the weight of a skate. I've heard of the "every inch across is equal to 3 lbs in weight" one, but was just wondering how accurate (if at all) this is. Cheers,
Skateboy.
give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day.teach a man to fish and he'll sit in a boat and drink all day.
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#2 Post by Ronald »

http://www.catchalot.co.uk/tagging/skate.htm
These guys have been using the formulas on this page for a while now I think, I know of one fish caught that was of the chart for females !!!!!
If someone shows you a mark to fish, respect it and dont pass it of as one of your own, dont tell every man and his dog about it.
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#3 Post by skateboy »

Thats perfect, Ronald, thanks a million. Now i just have to catch one of the buggers!!
give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day.teach a man to fish and he'll sit in a boat and drink all day.
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