yep, you don't get to pull that bottom lip out like you were doing and measure. when you close the mouth and measure legally, the fish will be 1/4-1/2" shorter. that can be some healthy fines when you get visited by the wardens. they won't care that you claim you didn't know you had to close the mouth and pinch the tail.

they also won't care that the spider-man "thought" they all looked legal. just saying.....