New state Record Crappie???

[jugger]

I was hoping some of you could give me some feedback on your guess as to how big this crappie I caught was. The colorado state record is only 3lbs 4oz but of coarse i will never know if i beat that since i put it back into the hole. I didnt have a scale or measuring tape but after measuring the 6 gallon bucket and fishing pole it was no less than 17 inches. The hole in the ice was ~9 inches in diameter. We dont catch to many crappie out here so that is why I was looking for your experienced input.

Thanks

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[olduckhunter]

2 lbs, 7 1/2 oz.




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[jugger]

didnt like the links

["G"]

That is a nice slab.

[gabowman]

That's a real HAWG but I dont think you broke any records.....maybe 2 & 3/4#'s (at best). Super nice fish though.

[78mudbug]

for sure not a 3lb + but a nice fish .at least 2.5lbs id put it on my wall especially if u dont catch many out there:D

[Flat Foot]

since no one will ever know and you couldn't claim it anyhow since you put it back before wieghting I'd say 4 pounds

[CrappieKillerJigs]

2 1/2 - 2 3/4lbs a nice fish by all means

[feelay]

Nice fish...Around here a 3lb fish is usually 18".

[foul hook]

Very nice fish. Taking all into consideration that fish can weigh as much as you want it to. No one can prove any different ! Fisherman's option . Too tell the truth ?