Apologies to all ( Please Read)

Well I don't know how to say this except to say it. I am sitting here in my recliner on day 2 of a colonoscopy prep feeling like crap and I get a post from Crappie Greg with a kind remark about the post I made about slabbers in the cove. When I read that the fish I caught was probable the biggest ever caught in Conway lake, I started thinking about it. The more I thought the more I started second guessing myself. I weighed the fish on my wives kitchen scale and I started wondering if that thing was really right. Well to make a long story short I found another scale and pulled the fish out of the freezer and weighed it and it weighed 2.77 pounds. And after doing this I cannot let this stand, I would rather be known as an idiot than a person that tells lies. All I can ask at this point is that you understand that this mistake was unintentional and I would understand if you guys no longer wanted me to participate in this forum. I am so sorry for this mistake. And especially to the guys that have been fishing for years trying to catch a fish this size. Farren

If the fish has been in the freezer, it will lose a whole bunch of weight due to dehydration. I appreciate you trying to "make it right", but I can guarantee that it weighed lots more fresh out of the water. It's still a huge fish. Wish you the best on the colonoscopy. The prep just ain't no phun. Hang in there buddy.

When it come to weight and scale and dates I care less. You did catch a good fish and that all that matter to me. I hope you better days with colonoscopy.

Get well soon. no apology necessary

I don't personally know many folks here.........but I'd like to meet you! An honest man, a moral man. I'd fish with you anytime.

I caught a 3 lb fish about 25-35 years ago. Heck if I remember when. Never heard of a 'livewell' back then. Put it on ice, in a chest, about 11:00 one morning, on Lake Nimrod. I weighed it at Toad Suck One Stop at about 7:00 pm..........and it weighed about 2.96 or something, don't remember that either, except it wasn't 3 lbs. But that just meant it did weigh 3 lbs before putting on ice.

I would bet a good nickel that yours DID weigh 3 lbs.

And if it didn't, the difference is splitting hairs, for no reason.

Those are MY opinions only........but I'd mount it, call it "my 3 pounder" and brag like crazy. But what you just said and did mean a lot more to me than some panfish, I know that. My grandfather did something I thought crazy at the time, driving across town to return a penny to a man, but it helped shape me into what I hope is an honest one.

OH....and I have a lot of health problems. Heart attack, colitis, you name it. I've had a ton of colonoscopies. Good for you getting one, colon cancer is ugly and preventable.

Here's what I think. I think your post above does two things. It promotes honesty, and that men 'of age' need to get colonoscopies whether they like 'em or not. GOOD FOR YOU on both counts.

Hope it turns out ok. I know today ain't fun!!! Good luck.

X2 on RCC. Great fish no matter what. Good luck with the colonoscopy.

oh man that's a drag...but you still must have been 2 1/2 -3eeee on both fish which is still very respectable,I was feeling bad I didn't get to help you weigh them....not as bad now.still nice fish. anyone that needs a fish weighed go ahead and get me to do it.I have 2 digitals that are kept up and calibrated for accurate readings. its respectable your are re checking,im sure these guys will understand the mistake and are forgiving... Farren your an alright guy. see you soon to catch some more slabs.

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No prob popshot. You had many of us wondering for sure. Still a good fish in my book. Everyone's scales different and some folks scales have never seen them heavy numbers lol. When I come weigh mine dan make sure it isn't calibrated ;-)

thats to bad popshot but still a great fish!! 2 1/2- 3 lbrs dont come easy in most waters in arkansas , lake conway is one of the best

just my :twocents get get a package of meat from the store with a weight on it close to 3 lbs, put it on your wifes scales and see how it compares to what is on the package. You wont have to wondered forever what the fish weighed as it should give a really close estimate if your fish weight was right.

No apologies needed.

If anyone catches a state record fish or a fish close to it, call me. I can weigh it on our certified scale at the Mayflower office.

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just my :twocents get get a package of meat from the store with a weight on it close to 3 lbs, put it on your wifes scales and see how it compares to what is on the package. You wont have to wondered forever what the fish weighed as it should give a really close estimate if your fish weight was right.

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This is a great idea! I would really like to know the weight and length for data puposes. Thanks.

I checked my digital scales with 1/2 ounce egg sinkers. They were pretty close.

Way to Man up Popshot congrats on big fish

You caught a really nice fish. I'd be proud of it. It makes a better story the way it played out. I have a retired buddy that has been crappie fishing since he was a kid and that's all he fishes for. He fish'es year round and has never caught a three lb crappie until this year. This year he caught three. There's still one out there.

Hey Rcc how ya know your egg sinker was really a half ounce lol.

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Hey Rcc how ya know your egg sinker was really a half ounce lol.

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Do I need to explain this to you. If I do, I will take the time to make it so even you can understand.lol

Sir,

Good luck with the scope....don't sweat the rest of it.

Basscat1

Understand completely. No apology necessary. Super nice fish no matter. Most scales are settable. Get something the weight is known, find the set screw on the scale and set the scale. needs to be done periodically. Colonoscapies by them selves aren't real bad, it's the info they bring that can be bad. How ever, prevention is the better out come. I will be praying for good news on the out come...

I have had several scopes, they are fun,,,,,NOT,,,,,never caught a big fish, but I bet it is better than a scope,,,,,and would make some good samiches, congrats. hope all is clear on the scope