the ohh face Posted January 4, 2007 Posted January 4, 2007 I have read many posts mentioning non certified scales. So what is a certified scale? A state certified weigh station? Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted January 4, 2007 Posted January 4, 2007 READ THIS IGFA is the main sanctioning body for international record certification. Located in Pompano Beach, Fla. Quote
Hale Posted January 4, 2007 Posted January 4, 2007 Located in Pompano Beach, Fla. Conveniently located in the same parking lot as Bass Pro Shops! Quote
Super User Alpster Posted January 4, 2007 Super User Posted January 4, 2007 My understanding is that any scale used for commerce that has been inspected and certified by the 'U.S. Bureau of Weights and Measures' or a 'State Bureau of Weights and Measures' is acceptable for fishing records. This would include grocery store scales, deli scales. etc. as long as there is a current stamp on the scale certifying it's been inspected and tested. I believe there are some witness requirements also. This applies to state records, not sure about world records. Ronnie Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted January 4, 2007 Posted January 4, 2007 I just like saying "Pom-pa-no" : :) Quote
Guest avid Posted January 4, 2007 Posted January 4, 2007 My understanding is that any scale used for commerce that has been inspected and certified by the 'U.S. Bureau of Weights and Measures' or a 'State Bureau of Weights and Measures' is acceptable for fishing records. This would include grocery store scales, deli scales. etc. as long as there is a current stamp on the scale certifying it's been inspected and tested. I believe there are some witness requirements also. This applies to state records, not sure about world records. Ronnie Ineresting point. I don't see how such a scale could NOT be considered certified. to directly address the point. If you want to prove you have a record catch the scale must be certified. The IGFA will certify certain common fishing scales. The boga grip for example. But as Ronnie points out if go to a deli whose meat scale has a valid certification stamp, I don't see how anyone could deny that it is certifiably accurate to whatever standards are required in that particular state. Unless of course LBH weighs a Pom-Pa-No. then all bets are off. :-/ Quote
Lightninrod Posted January 4, 2007 Posted January 4, 2007 I use this scale and have for the last 2 years or so. It can be IGFA certified but I haven't done that. It is a quality scale and it is available at Cabelas. Dan Quote
Papa_Tom Posted January 4, 2007 Posted January 4, 2007 Had heard some of the praises for the Salter before. Thought they were even pricier. Looks like they are in the X-Tool (scale only) range. I have used Rapala/Normark and Berkley in the past. After comparing them over and over to known weights, I was never absolutely positive when they were dead on, or off by X %. I just use a tape and measure the length. However, I would be willing to look at these if indeed they are as reliable as touted. Thanks Quote
BassChaser57 Posted January 4, 2007 Posted January 4, 2007 I realize this is a thread about scales not records but--- what are the requirements on validation of a record? Witnesses, photos? What do you have to do to certify the catch as a certain weight to the governing body other than just certified scales?? Quote
Hale Posted January 4, 2007 Posted January 4, 2007 My understanding is that any scale used for commerce that has been inspected and certified by the 'U.S. Bureau of Weights and Measures' or a 'State Bureau of Weights and Measures' is acceptable for fishing records. This would include grocery store scales, deli scales. etc. as long as there is a current stamp on the scale certifying it's been inspected and tested. I believe there are some witness requirements also. This applies to state records, not sure about world records. Ronnie Ineresting point. I don't see how such a scale could NOT be considered certified. to directly address the point. If you want to prove you have a record catch the scale must be certified. The IGFA will certify certain common fishing scales. The boga grip for example. But as Ronnie points out if go to a deli whose meat scale has a valid certification stamp, I don't see how anyone could deny that it is certifiably accurate to whatever standards are required in that particular state. Unless of course LBH weighs a Pom-Pa-No. then all bets are off. :-/ The state/federal program qualifies. IGFA performs the same steps as any commercial scales certification process would take. FWC doesnt typically carry IGFA certified scales but they do have state certified scales. This qualifies as an accurate measurement. IGFA governs the record books for large ctaches but they dont require that the scales be certified through them....just certified. It is cheaper to get fishing scales certified by them than it is by the state. And yes a witness is required. In the event there is one unavailable photos may be submitted. The photos have a lot of requirements and will be reviewd by their staff and biologists. Oh yeah a polygraph would be on order too. Quote
Fish Chris Posted January 4, 2007 Posted January 4, 2007 It's the Salter Scale mentioned above, which I got at Cabelas for about $100 with s+h. I then had it certified by the local Dept. of Weights and Measures, for $36 I think it was. Really easy to do BTW. The next time you stop to get gas, notice the little sticker on every gas pump (similar to the one on my scale here, but probably a different color). It will have a phone number on it for "your" local Dept. of Weights and Measures. Call them to make an appt. Takes about 30 minutes. Easy. Interesting. GREAT THING TO HAVE WITH YOU DURING EVERY FISHING TRIP ! Peace, Fish Be prepared at all times ! Quote
Super User Raul Posted January 4, 2007 Super User Posted January 4, 2007 My understanding is that any scale used for commerce that has been inspected and certified by the 'U.S. Bureau of Weights and Measures' or a 'State Bureau of Weights and Measures' is acceptable for fishing records. This would include grocery store scales, deli scales. etc. as long as there is a current stamp on the scale certifying it's been inspected and tested. I believe there are some witness requirements also. This applies to state records, not sure about world records. Ronnie True, Ronnie, but in Mexico SECOFI certifies the scales and just after being the inspectors certified the scales and leave kilograms actually begin to weight 900 grams. : Quote
Bud Posted January 4, 2007 Posted January 4, 2007 My understanding is that any scale used for commerce that has been inspected and certified by the 'U.S. Bureau of Weights and Measures' or a 'State Bureau of Weights and Measures' is acceptable for fishing records. This would include grocery store scales, deli scales. etc. as long as there is a current stamp on the scale certifying it's been inspected and tested. I believe there are some witness requirements also. This applies to state records, not sure about world records. Ronnie You are 100% correct as usual Ronnie. I use to work for a scale inspector many year ago. Quote
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