Good Scales?

[AllTerrainAngler]

SO i've gone through 3 different ones in the past month. From $20-$50 a piece, Every one has broken. I would like some suggestions for a good electronic scale to use that'll hold up. Mine never got wet or anything. Brand new batteries and just dead. I'm staring at a bogagrip at work right now and wondering if i should just give in and get it. 

[Matthew2000]

Get a spring scale. None of that running out of batteries nonsense.

[F14A-B]

If you are hard on the digitals, then by all means, get a solid mechanical scale.. It may be more expensive up front but it should last years & years

along with great accuracy.

[BaitMonkey1984]

I have the same problem. Got 3 digital scales in my ranger. One Rapala, one Cabbalas, and one no-name brand. All have problems with consistency. I picked up a spring scale at an old time tackle store and this is consistent and no hassle. only downside is that it is hard to get an accurate reading in anything less than one- quarter pound increments. 

[WRB]

I have a lab quality Chatillion hand held linear scale since the 60's, bulletproof! Look at the IN fish & Gsme series, 25 lb.

Since 2005 I have been using Jennings Ultra Sport 30 digital fish scale, changed the battery once last year, it's a. very accurate scale, can be ceritfied and has a tape measure biult in, about $25.

Tom

[Dwight Hottle]

The 15lb Boga weighs in 1/4 pound increments. If the fish weight is between lines just add 2 oz to the lower weight showing. Very reliable and works great for toothy fish & multiple treble hook lures.

[zeth]

I have been using a Brecknell scale the same ones use in Major League Fishing for the past year and it has been accurate and flawless. make sure to order the fish grip when you get it. you can buy on the major league fishing website and amazon.

[AllTerrainAngler]

I have a cul-m-rite scale but it's not something I just tote to ponds and rough around. I looked at the Jennings and the reviews were awesome. I'll check out the brecknells too. Thanks for all of the input.

[flobassin]

Accu Cull, it's like 25$ on TW and works great for me. Also has air temp and a built in measuring tape. Small,compact and clean cosmetics. If you want something for ponds that you don't want to take your 200$ scale to then get the Accu Cull for sure.

[AllTerrainAngler]

Thanks Flobassin. I was looking on there earlier and didn't see that one.

[BassnChris]

only downside is that it is hard to get an accurate reading in anything less than one- quarter pound increments. 

 

Anything over an even number and I just round up to the next even number

 

Just kidding. Probably.

[Darren.]

The 15lb Boga weighs in 1/4 pound increments. If the fish weight is between lines just add 2 oz to the lower weight showing. Very reliable and works great for toothy fish & multiple treble hook lures.

X2. I went With the 15lb Boga this year and

so far it is perfect. Smaller than I thought, too.

I still have a digital scale, and it is with me in

the yak. My scale (Field & Stream) is quite

accurate, as well, as it was spot on with the

Boga the other day.

[kikstand454]

I have a $5 eBay luggage scale and a pair of plastic fish grips.

Works great for almost a year now. Accurate, light weight, cheap.

[WRB]

Keep in mind digital scales are only as accurate as the battery voltage. Scales that use AA batteries, check the voltage often. Lithium batteries last about 5 years in a digital scale before the voltage drops.

Tom

[A-Jay]

 

I like this one ~

 

A-Jay

[RoLo]

For the past couple of years I've been using a Brecknell digital handheld scale (ElectroSamson).

It has a 22-lb capacity and 1/4oz precision (0.02 lb). A 9v alkaline battery is included which I've yet to replace.

 

Roger