Scales

[Dave H]

Some old boy gave me some Rapala scales. Very accurate.

[Anderoo]

This is what pretty much all serious carpers targeting the biggest fish seem to use: http://www.tacklefanatics.co.uk/product/7096/reuben-heaton-specimen-hunter-classic-60lb-x-1oz-scales.html

[Phone]

Anderoo,

 

That's what I have. Only marginal IMO.

 

Phone

[Steve Burke]

This is what pretty much all serious carpers targeting the biggest fish seem to use: http://www.tacklefanatics.co.uk/product/7096/reuben-heaton-specimen-hunter-classic-60lb-x-1oz-scales.html

 

Exactly what I had for many years, and I can highly recommend them.

 

They're too big and heavy though for stalking.

[robtherake]

Been using the Reuben Heaton Flyweights for years. Seem hardwearing and reliable, and small enough to fit in a pocket. They also have a natty little drawstring bag to keep them from getting scratched in storage. Mine are the 30lb set, but there's a set that goes to 40lb in ounce divisions.

[BoldBear]

I just won a set of Avons on eBay for a used set of Avon scales in excellent condition together with a weigh sling and pouch, and they cost me £31 Inc postage.

The wife bought me a set of Fox digitals but I much prefer using Avons and watching that needle creep around, it gives me confidence that they are working correctly and without having to worry about batteries; and my son now uses my Fox digitals.

Keith (BoldBear)

Edited April 13, 2013 by BoldBear

[RUDD]

40lb avons.

60lb salter night scales for carp fishing.

My first ever which I still have: 25lb little sampson spring balance which I take sea fishing or weigh luggage with.

Must find some pipe insulation for the avons handle. Horrible metal things which are slippery when wet.

[Steve Burke]

I'm bringing this to the top as it's relevant to the current scales topics. In particular look at post 29 onwards. It shows why some scales may be inaccurate.

[Steve Burke]

I posted this 11 April 2013 - 05:16 PM

 

 

"Can I suggest anyone considering buying new scales, whether conventional or digital, reads this topic through from post 29 onwards.

 

I've discovered that Rapala do 2 different but similar digital models. The more expensive Pro model has a hinged handle that will get round the problem I wrote about earlier in this topic without resorting to a weigh bar. Go to http://www.fishtec.c...ale/40/no/48909.

 

Unfortunately both models go up to only 50lbs. At Wingham I may need rather more than that as we're within ounces of 50lbs now.

 

The following may therefore fit the bill and has had good reviews: http://www.e-scales....troller=product.

 

Unfortunately the handle doesn't look comfortable to hold (the cheaper Rapala I had is). Additionally it measures in kilos, decimals of a pound, or ounces. I'm happy to convert the latter, but not everyone will be.

 

It seems as though there's a gap in the market for something like the Rapala but going over 50lbs.

 

Any suggestions?"

 

With the Wingham carp record going to 54-12 recently, even 60lb scales might not be enough very soon!

 

However I think I may have at last found the answer. I 've just bought a set of Salter Brecknall Electro Sampsons. These digitals come in 3 sizes, mine weighing up to 99lbs in 1oz divisions. They come complete with a a case, 9volt battery, and a weigh bar (metal for the 99lb) or you can just use the hook in conjunction with a tripod etc. In each case they'll hang vertically, so should read accurately (see earlier in this topic).

 

I bought mine from http://www.ourweigh.co.uk/suspended-weighing/salter-brecknell-electro-samson.html as their price at £52.08 including delivery was way (sorry!) less than elsewhere. Delivery was supposed to be 2 days but they arrived in 1.

 

Just got to catch or witness something big enough now!

[BobH]

I have a Set of Reubens for the bigger stuff, but over the last 8 years have used Salter Electro Samson that weigh up to 55lbs in half ounces for smaller species.

 

As a records officer I had the scales checked every year and they have always checked out accurately!!

 

The Salter Electro Samson come with a weigh bar and you can't really use them without the bar.

 

Bob

Edited October 21, 2014 by BobH