How to cull without a scale

[Joolz]

I have trouble keeping the culling process simple with bass.

I don't want to use a scale (maybe that's my problem).

What is the best way to do this? I can mark my smallest fish with a red culling tag, but when it comes time to cull it out, I'm not sure which is my 2nd smallest. Then I have to go through the trouble of putting them on a balance beam and all that.

Also, what are the best tags that will clip onto the fish but not put a whole through them? Or how could I make a solid clip?

Thanks

[basspro215]

a digital scale takes like 2.5sec to use

 

 

[Catt]

I have trouble keeping the culling process simple with bass.

I don't want to use a scale (maybe that's my problem).

What is the best way to do this? I can mark my smallest fish with a red culling tag, but when it comes time to cull it out, I'm not sure which is my 2nd smallest. Then I have to go through the trouble of putting them on a balance beam and all that.

Also, what are the best tags that will clip onto the fish but not put a whole through them? Or how could I make a solid clip?

Thanks

[spotaholic]

Get you a balance beam at BPS. Tag every fish. Color code one or two of the small fish. Use the beam to figure out which one is the smallest. I usually color my 2 smallest fish with blue or orange. Those are my least favorite colors because of the Gators (LOL) and want them out of the boat. It only takes a minute but it help from making a mistake and culling the wrong fish or having too many in the livewell.Just my thoughts.

[backpain...]

First one you grab out of the livewell goes back. Keep it simple. 

[_BassAddict_]

First one you grab out of the livewell goes back. Keep it simple.

This.

Unless its an obvious big one, toss the first one you grab.

K.I.S.S.

[spotaholic]

When fishing a tournament you can't just be grabbing fish. It comes down to ounces at times. I have won several by a ounce and lost several by a ounce. If you want to make sure you are weighing the the best five a scale or a balance beam are a must. A balance beam and culling tags are the easiest way to make sure you will have your best 5 going to scale.

[D4u2s0t]

I'm curious to know why you're against using a scale, expecially in a tournament situation?  It would solve your problem...

[WRB]

Out west most tournament anglers use the X-Tools digital Pro weighing system; Google; XTools, gripNweigh.

WRB

[Grey Wolf]

Why don't you want to use the tool you need ?

[tyrius.]

There are a variety of things that can drive a nail into a piece of wood.  But when I need to do that, I go and get a hammer.

Using the proper tool for the job is much easier than trying to create a work around solution.

[thetr20one]

When fishing a tournament you can't just be grabbing fish. It comes down to ounces at times. I have won several by a ounce and lost several by a ounce. If you want to make sure you are weighing the the best five a scale or a balance beam are a must. A balance beam and culling tags are the easiest way to make sure you will have your best 5 going to scale.

X2 A culling or balance beam is absolutely the fastest most accurate way to cull. Scales can be less than accurate on a rocking boat while trying to be quick in determining which fish to cull.