Need a very accurate/durable digital scale????

[caseydrew]

I've had (2) Berkley and (1) Rapala digital scales and none of them have been accurate when tested...nor have they lasted a single year. I would like to purchase a digital scale to keep in my boat that is both durable and extremely accurate...at least to the 1/2 oz. What do the experts on this board suggest? I'd probably be willing to spend up to $200 or so if it is accurate and will last. I'm tired of not knowing exactly how much the fish weigh when people see pics and ask how big and I can only give a length. I want one for weighing shellcracker, crappie, and bass. Thanks for any input.

[Scott38305]

Chatillon Drag Scales from Melton International Tackle

I'm thinking about getting one of these.

[Scott38305]

A followup, a gage that will measure to .5 of an ounce is going to be very expensive and will not be something you would toss under your boat seat.

In my business I have used the Chatillon tension/compression gages for various testing qualifications. However they will run you around 5-6 hundred bucks.

The ones we used were precision instruments that I would never consider having in a boat.

I believe if Cane Pole reads this post he will have valuable input. Actually you might consider posting your question in the Tennessee forum addressed to Cane Pole

[Krappie1]

Go to Topl Line Digital Scale, click on hanging/hook.

[Ranger690]

I bought this and a rubbermaid container that it fits in. I take it out of the container, and use the container as the weigh pan. It works well and measures to 0.1 oz.

DYMO SP5 5 lb. Digital Scale

Dayton

[Cane Pole]

I had something similar to Ranger690. It was an old Pitney Bowes letter scale I bought at a "going out of business" auction.

I usually just use cotton scales for my big fish.

[rocket rich]

There is a table put out by Bill Dance that give weight by the length of the crappie it's very close except during the spawn Same goes for bass. but who's counting OZ'S

[shockley32]

caseydrew,

I run a crappie tournament series in Missouri and this was the most difficult part. Here's the best thing to do - get on ebay and start looking at digital postal scales. There are all different kinds and prices. You should be able to find a good scale at a reasonable price. You can keep the thing under the seat of your boat or in a compartment, however you will need to put your fish in a plastic bucket (something small from wal-mart). Don't forget to tare the plastic first!

Brad

[Billy2]

I bought this and a rubbermaid container that it fits in. I take it out of the container, and use the container as the weigh pan. It works well and measures to 0.1 oz.

DYMO SP5 5 lb. Digital Scale

Dayton

Ranger, that's a good scale and it's pretty darn
accurate. Some of the guys that fish Bobcat.s
tournament use those.

[M R Dux]

caseydrew, I have digital scales in my shop where I weigh items before and after freeze drying. They weigh in oz and grams. The deck is large enough for a small rectangular tub to fit on or you could attach it to the deck. I think I gave less than $40 for mine on eBay. They have a max of 20 lbs I think. They run off batteries or 110. I wouldn't want to submerge them but think they would work well for weighing tournament fish for culling. Go on ebay and put "digital scales" in the search.