03-15-2024, 12:33 PM
03-15-2024, 05:47 PM
couldn't agree more John. Can't wait for wind, rain, and snow to go away and bring on some 60 degree water temps. Should be a good year with plenty of water. Good luck to you but the South will prevail again. 
03-15-2024, 06:53 PM
03-18-2024, 11:25 PM
3/18/2024
Bird Refuge
20 inch
![[Image: DSCN5910.jpg]](https://i.postimg.cc/DJ0FxSpG/DSCN5910.jpg)
25.5 inch
![[Image: DSCN5913.jpg]](https://i.postimg.cc/6TDwh5r7/DSCN5913.jpg)
Bird Refuge
20 inch
25.5 inch
03-21-2024, 02:28 PM
(03-18-2024, 11:25 PM)Ahi1953 Wrote: [ -> ]3/18/2024
Bird Refuge
20 inch
25.5 inch
Hey John, nice start! Good for 20 and 25.5 points. Try to watch those shadows. I can barely make out the head on the larger fish. thanks, Jim
03-21-2024, 10:30 PM
3/21/2024
Bird Refuge
26.5
![[Image: 20240321-114400.jpg]](https://i.postimg.cc/VdvkH3fJ/20240321-114400.jpg)
Bird Refuge
26.5
03-22-2024, 10:27 PM
3/22/2024
Bird Refuge
28.5 inch
![[Image: DSCN5918.jpg]](https://i.postimg.cc/jw6LjYzr/DSCN5918.jpg)
29.5 inch
![[Image: DSCN5923.jpg]](https://i.postimg.cc/Jt6R5h72/DSCN5923.jpg)
Bird Refuge
28.5 inch
29.5 inch
03-23-2024, 08:19 PM
3/23/2024
Bird Refuge
28 inch
![[Image: DSCN5932.jpg]](https://i.postimg.cc/Xrh4HJ6Q/DSCN5932.jpg)
Bird Refuge
28 inch
03-27-2024, 01:23 PM
(03-22-2024, 10:27 PM)Ahi1953 Wrote: [ -> ]3/22/2024You have been busy! Great work, good for 29.5 and 28.5 points
Bird Refuge
28.5 inch
29.5 inch
(03-23-2024, 08:19 PM)Ahi1953 Wrote: [ -> ]3/23/2024Good for 28 points. I'm a little behind so I won't score the smaller ones. I have your top 3 as 29.5, 28.5 and this one at 28. Let me know if I missed any.
Bird Refuge
28 inch
04-16-2024, 08:28 PM
4/16/2024
Bird Refuge
31? its tail tip is right on the line. your call 30.5 would still be a bumper
![[Image: DSCN5948.jpg]](https://i.postimg.cc/yWffP5WS/DSCN5948.jpg)
Bird Refuge
31? its tail tip is right on the line. your call 30.5 would still be a bumper
04-18-2024, 01:27 PM
(04-16-2024, 08:28 PM)Ahi1953 Wrote: [ -> ]4/16/2024That's a great cat John. I'm going to have to go with 30.5 because the picture shows that the longest point of the tail doesn't touch the yardstick. To keep this above board, I asked the moderators to chime in on the measurement. I've only heard back from Cowboypirate, but he agreed 30.5 was the right call.
Bird Refuge
31? its tail tip is right on the line. your call 30.5 would still be a bumper
I know it is hard to hold that cat down and watch both ends until the timer runs out and takes the shot. With a flat board like you use, there is another method that gives a good length and it is easier to get the tail flat. I nicknamed it the quarter down method. Here is a picture of it.
![[Image: quarter-down-1.avif]](https://i.postimg.cc/XG4c5nXT/quarter-down-1.avif)
You can see both dorsal and lateral spines are sticking out, but the cat is still lying flat on the ruler.
It may work better for you.
04-19-2024, 12:42 PM
04-21-2024, 07:39 PM
4/21/2024
Bird Refuge
30.5 inch
![[Image: DSCN5955.jpg]](https://i.postimg.cc/xqPx8B78/DSCN5955.jpg)
quarter down method
Bird Refuge
30.5 inch
quarter down method04-22-2024, 04:28 PM
(04-21-2024, 07:39 PM)Ahi1953 Wrote: [ -> ]4/21/2024
Bird Refuge
30.5 inch
Great fish John, good for 30.5 points. That should put you in the lead this week!
07-12-2024, 08:06 PM
7/12/2024
Bird Refuge
30 inch
![[Image: DSCN6478.jpg]](https://i.postimg.cc/XrCjHPss/DSCN6478.jpg)
Bird Refuge
30 inch
07-15-2024, 07:04 PM
07-27-2024, 06:23 PM
7/27/2024
Bird Refuge
31 inch
![[Image: DSCN6546.jpg]](https://i.postimg.cc/Cd2Z1fjz/DSCN6546.jpg)
Bird Refuge
31 inch
07-29-2024, 09:15 PM
(07-27-2024, 06:23 PM)Ahi1953 Wrote: [ -> ]7/27/2024Congrats Jon, That fish is ugly and tattered and torn, but it looks to me like it touches 31.5! Good for 31.5 Points
Bird Refuge
31 inch
10-15-2024, 08:07 PM
10/15/2024
Bird Refuge
31 inch
![[Image: DSCN6681.jpg]](https://i.postimg.cc/PNWWys4m/DSCN6681.jpg)
Bird Refuge
31 inch
10-16-2024, 05:57 PM