How to Measure the Length of a Redfish

Whether you are fishing for sport or you just want to prove to your buddies that your latest catch really was "this big," measuring a Redfish is a fairly straightforward task. To measure the fish for competition, you need to measure it from very specific points, or else you will not get scored correctly, or you possibly could be disqualified. Luckily, the proper measuring technique is quite simple and takes just a few minutes to do.

Things You'll Need

  • Yardstick
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place the yardstick against a flat surface, like a wall, so that it's perpendicular to the vertical surface.

    • 2

      Place the fish, centered on the yardstick, with its mouth toward the flat surface, such as the wall. Close the mouth with your hands and, if necessary, hold it shut with one of your hands. Push the mouth against the wall firmly, without squishing the fish's face.

    • 3

      Pinch the tail of the Redfish together using your free hand and align the tip with the yardstick. Read the measurement on the yardstick; that's the length of the fish.