When I fisrt saw the pic I though 8lbs. I wasnt going to give you my opinion but since it maches you guess then its all good. I actualy think The oposite of Rob. I think the Barnies would be calling it 10. They usualy over estimate. Its even worse in person. If you drove around the lake and showed people I think most would guess high. Nice fish BTW I need to get out Its been months since I went freshwater bass fishing.