2024 Catfish Contest Ahi1953

[Ahi1953]

now we need the wind to stop. Good luck. Go team North

[Boatloadakids]

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. 

[SkunkedAgain]

If John had some good team mates that would pull his share it might be a contest again... I'll try to do better.... Later J

[Ahi1953]

3/18/2024

Bird Refuge

20 inch



25.5 inch

[Piscophilic]

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

[Ahi1953]

3/21/2024

Bird Refuge

26.5

[Ahi1953]

3/22/2024

Bird Refuge

28.5 inch




29.5 inch

[Ahi1953]

3/23/2024

Bird Refuge

28 inch

[Piscophilic]

3/22/2024

Bird Refuge

28.5 inch




29.5 inch

You have been busy! Great work, good for 29.5 and 28.5 points

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3/23/2024

Bird Refuge

28 inch

Good 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.

[Ahi1953]

4/16/2024

Bird Refuge

31? its tail tip is right on the line. your call 30.5 would still be a bumper

[Piscophilic]

4/16/2024

Bird Refuge

31? its tail tip is right on the line. your call 30.5 would still be a bumper

That'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. 

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.





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.

[Ahi1953]

I'll try its just the fish never wants to pose for the shot and flops all over the place. once in a while I'll get a nice clam kitty that just lays then but not offend. 30.5 still good. Thank you

[Ahi1953]

4/21/2024

Bird Refuge

30.5 inch


quarter down method

[Piscophilic]

4/21/2024

Bird Refuge

30.5 inch


quarter down method

Great fish John, good for 30.5 points. That should put you in the lead this week!

[Ahi1953]

7/12/2024

Bird Refuge

30 inch

[Piscophilic]

Best fish I've seen for weeks John! Good for 30 points.

[Ahi1953]

7/27/2024

Bird Refuge

31 inch

[Piscophilic]

7/27/2024

Bird Refuge

31 inch

Congrats Jon, That fish is ugly and tattered and torn, but it looks to me like it touches 31.5! Good for 31.5 Points

[Ahi1953]

10/15/2024

Bird Refuge

31 inch

[Piscophilic]

Glad you found another good one John! Good for 31 points.