Posted By: CarlB
Fish Shrinkage - 08/09/21 12:47 PM
So people often say that fish are bigger when alive and shrink after you kill and clean them. I caught a trout when I was back home that I swear was 13 inches. After being cleaned and in the fridge overnight I measured it and it was 12 inches. Has anyone ever bothered to measure them before and after to see if they actually do shrink? Dumb question I know, but it's Monday.
Posted By: Mudshark
Re: Fish Shrinkage - 08/09/21 01:24 PM
Did you weigh them before and after? I would assume they lose a lot of water after being filleted.
Posted By: PKfishin
Re: Fish Shrinkage - 08/09/21 03:28 PM
Happens when you put them in ice. I have noticed this when I get fish out of the cooler he next day to clean them
Posted By: Holzer
Re: Fish Shrinkage - 08/09/21 04:19 PM
When I fished tournaments, I would put my fish is icey water rather than just ice.
Posted By: Huckleberry
Re: Fish Shrinkage - 08/09/21 09:45 PM
a 13" fish isn't going to lose one whole inch.
Posted By: 361V
Re: Fish Shrinkage - 08/10/21 02:46 AM
You have to allow for shrinkage!
https://youtu.be/8DoARSlv-HU
Posted By: Dubee
Re: Fish Shrinkage - 08/12/21 01:15 AM
Same thing happens when I get in cold water
Posted By: deucer02
Re: Fish Shrinkage - 08/12/21 11:06 PM
Same holds true on deer antlers.