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Like the topic says I would like to find the most accurate one that measures in 10ths. Have started fishing some tournaments so every 10th is important. Want a good one not like the ones at walmart. Have gotten a rapala that is 6ish oz off about every time. Bought a Berkly that doesn't measure 10 ths. Thanks in advance!
That's a good question. I've been wanting to get one. If its not accurate its worthless.
Also if it doesn't lasts it doesn't help. I was in BP and saw some good ones going for $50 and up. Since I knew nothing about them
I passed them by.
For the money these are worth a look.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=...cale&_osacat=0
I think fish scales are like my hunt for the accurate oven thermometer; it doesn't matter how much you spend, they're a crapshoot even within the same model. I'm going to buy this one Amazon.com: 40KG Portable Digital Hangging Luggage Fishing Scale: Sports & Outdoors because it's got pretty good reviews and is only $7.49.
Heres one I found searching. 32.00 for scale and 35.00 ish for culling system. Anyone use this. In first post I meant 100ths instead of10ths
http://accucull.com/
balance or culling beam
Well I was looking for one also and for the price I thought I would try this one so I ordered it. Anyone know what size battery it takes? I forgot to check and I am taking the reviews at their word that you can switch from metric to english units.Quote:
Originally Posted by bdorman
SeaRay
I use only a balance beam
A balance beam is a must have while culling fish but if you're trying to see how fish are weighing compared to different areas of the lake, you'll need to find a scale with a max weight of less than 15 lbs. A 50lb scale will rarely be accurate to the ounce below 3lbs. I've got an old Rapala that is rated for 10lbs that's pretty accurate but could still be better. They're kind of hard to find!
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i would like info also. i have the rapala [?] scale and the battery is dead every time i want to use it. thread is almost a year old but still would like to know
I bought a luggage scale off ebay, that was cheap and works very well. You can get them in any price range, so you have to watch what your getting. But mine is very accurate, think I paid 30 bucks for it.
That's true. As in most scientific equipment, the accuracy is a certain percentage of the maximum reading. Thus, a 10 pound max scale would have a better accuray than a 50 pound max scale.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kyle Schoenherr
I searched on ebay for a luggage scale and there was so many different ones I dont have a clue what to get. Seems like more people would chime in on this.
I bought the rapala touch screen at A.S. in Decatur Ala. They are $39.99 there and it is spot on. Ive checked it against the club scales and they both was the same exact weight to the hundredth 9 out of 10 times. Pretty good for a hand held scale. It will hold up to 8 weights stored in it as well. I like it so far, especially for the price of it.That also included the 8 floating number system and the clamp end and the hook end.
X2 on this oneQuote:
Originally Posted by GoneCrappieFishing
the rapala shown above is the best so far. It does eat up batteries--probably should take them out when not using.
I keep mine in a ziploc freezer bag and take batteries out until I get ready to use it.
Thanks fellas. Going to look that one up
Do any one know how you can convert from your 12v battery current to what these scales are. I have a hand held GPS and I have a cord that converts my 12v to its 3v,was wondering how for it must be a way,like phone chargers or something. I had 2 scales and both the batteries are about dead each time I use it.if I find something that converts the current to what I need then I am going to try it. I bet Cane Pole could do it
I found postal scales to be the most accurate back when I fished tournies. I bought my set from Ebay for less than $10 and have had them for about 10 years! They work on 9 volt or 110.
You can find digital mail scales. I have one that's 110 or battery powered I think I paid around 35 bucks for it.
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Originally Posted by genec
You can buy a voltage changer circuit board for a few dollars. I had a 6 volt aerator that I wanted to run off my boat power. The board is adjustable so you can set any voltage, like 6, 2 or 3. I mounted mine in a short piece of 2" pvc with 2 end caps to protect it. Cost less than $5 but it shipped from China so took a while to get here.
I'm trying out connect scale at the moment. They weigh in pound/ounces(00lb.0oz) or just ounces(00.0oz). They Bluetooth link to your phone thru an app that keeps up with all your info. Used them this weekend at CrappieUSA tournament and it worked great. Once you weigh and tag your first 7 fish it is fast at culling. It will tell you to release or keep and cull(color tag) instantly.
We use a postal scale for our tournaments. I bought a 12v converter that attaches to my battery posts. Plug the scale in and weight fish. The scale gets slimed every tournament and has never failed. It so sensitive that we had to make a wind block, even for 5mph winds.
Best method on the boat, is a balance beam. When it comes down to it, you are weighing your heaviest fish. A balance beam will always be accurate and never needs batteries.
Refrigeration scales would probably work also .
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A balance beam does no good when you are looking for weight not heaviest for a weigh-in. We weigh and release a good many fish this time of year.
Why weigh them if your not competing? And if your not competing why do you need a scale that accurate?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rees Guide