digital scale

[bikrsrule]

Just wondering what everyone uses for digital scale, how long batteries last in the cold..etc..would a bogo grip be good? This will also end up in my boat for the season..

[Tony Thunder]

I like the rapala digital scale that’s what I use for ice and open water , got one of the newer touch screens and dropped it and the screen got damaged and can’t read it now. Battery hasn’t been a issue for me in the cold but it also comes inside with me at the end of the trip. Had a cpl cheaper brand ones back in the day but they didn’t hold up as well as the digital rapala

[zcm_82]

+1 on the Rapala

I've had mine for 4 years now and it still works perfectly. It stays outside all the time, either in the boat or with me, and I just finally had to replace the batteries for the first time about a month ago.

[AQUAASSASSIN]

I’ve had the same rapala for 20 years, still dead on.

[esox_xtm]

Scales... A weighty subject.

I've had this American Weigh Scales AMW-SR-20 Yellow Digital Hanging Scale, 44lb/20kg by 0.02 LB over 3 years. It's been great. Accurate and under $20. There is a smaller version that goes to 11#/5kg. Never been a fan of Boga and their clones especially for big, longer fish like muskies and pike. Vertical hanging by that one point can be dangerous for a fish you intend to release. In fairness I don't even use the scale I've got very often. A quick tape to the nearest 1/4 inch and I'm satisfied.

If you must own a scale and want the most accurate measurement, shop for one where the middle of the scale range is representative of most of the fish you will be weighing.  Any scale is most accurate on weights that fall in about the middle 10% of the range. For example, my 44# scale will weigh most accurately between (roughly) 17 and 27 ponds. As the weight approach the extremes of the scale they become progressively less accurate. If most of the fish I choose to weigh are, say, less than 10 pounds I'm not getting a very accurate weight. I'd be better off with a 20# or even a 15# scale. In fairness, the accuracy drop-off may be barely noticeable, especially on better quality scales. If you do need very accurate weights you should consider the scale range as well as the quality of manufacture.

[zcm_82]

I actually don't use mine very often, either. A big carp, buffalo, redhorse, or bowfin are about the only things that ever get weighed on it. I sorta have my sights set on a state record for silver redhorse here, since it is a ridiculously small one. I have seen several in the river I know would break it, but of yet, I haven't caught one. I came about 6oz shy a few years ago, but not even close since that.

I use my net as a weighing basket to help avoid damaging fish. Just gotta hang the net, rezero the scale for tare weight, and you're good to go.

[800stealth]

I’ve had the same rapala for 20 years, still dead on.

So did ya slip one past the goalie or are you out of time out?

[Tony Thunder]

Hey hey look who’s back

[DrummerManDrew]

I’ve had the same rapala for 20 years, still dead on.

FRANK!!!! Where you been man! WE MISSED YA!

As for the scales... I bring a suspended tear drop by Wholehangers Weighting, I bought year ago. Had it for about 20 years and never had any issue. I bought it I think form Jacks.  Not digital but extremely accurate! Good Luck out there Biker!

[DConICE]

I’ve had the same rapala for 20 years, still dead on.

Got the same for about as long, and it has been through hell getting left in the boat, wet, even frozen in ice once (oops) but still works. With the auto off the 9V battery lasts a long time - and being able to tar/zero it out allows it to be used in many ways. The newer ones have the clamping mechanism to hold the fish , this one just has the hook. I usually have it with me - but don't often use it.

Welcome back Frank.

[jigmaster5]

i use rapala...if you're really concerned about weight you can get a SALTER scale (or similar) + have it certified.

i thought I killed my old rapala digital scale fishing in the rain...(wouldn't turn on)...took it all apart....replaced the batteries...nothing.  ordered a new 1 + let the old 1 dry out a few days.  new one arrives - works perfectly.  just for kicks, i put old 1 back together...and the damn thing has worked every day since!  still have new scale (which is a few yrs old now).

[fishingidjit]

I’ve had the same rapala for 20 years, still dead on.

Ditto on the Rapala, WB from prison Aqua ! 

[jibbs]

I like this one