Unfortunately, no. The IGFA requires All-Tackle Length records to be measured on IGFA’s Official Measuring Device, for a couple of reasons.

First, requiring all anglers to use the same device keeps the playing field even and removes any doubt of length inconsistencies. Second, and equally important, the IGFA’s Official Measuring Device was designed to prevent slime loss on the fish. One of the major goals of the IGFA’s All-Tackle Length record program is to ensure fish can be released alive and in good health.. Anglers can purchase their own measuring device through the IGFA’s online store, www.igfa.org.