Subject: Weighing Scales

From: [email-masked] (Colin Albert)
Date: Fri, 28 Jun 1996 17:25:15 GMT

I currently have one of the Avon multi-revolution spring balances which weights
fish of up to 40lb (supposedly with 1 ounce resolution). I am very interseted in
specimen hunting, and enjoy catching mini species as well as bigger stuff. Has
anyone come across any scales suitable for weighing small fish say 8-12 ounce
max, which are not too big to carry whilst angling. Ideally the scales should be
calibrated to 1/2 or 1/4 ounce divisions (or less), fairly accurate and
reasonably saltwater proof. 

Also does anyone have any experience of the digital hand-held scales which are
becoming available?

Colin Albert     ([email-masked])

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From: [email-masked] (Monster Fisherman)
Date: Mon, 01 Jul 96 15:15:02 GMT

>Also does anyone have any experience of the digital hand-held scales which are

I've been using a Berkley digital (about $35 US) for 2 
years or so and have been very satisfied with it.  It uses 
"load cell" technology and is very accurate over its range 
(I think up to 50lb.).  I've tested it against certified 
scales during tournaments and the error is almost 
negligible.  It floats and is waterproof.  You can also do 
things like zero it with a bucket hanging on it and then 
weigh what you put in the bucket without any arithmetic.

Dave

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From: jim holmes <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 01 Jul 1996 17:25:41 -0700

Monster Fisherman wrote:
> does anyone have any experience of the digital hand-held scales ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Ditto, what Dave sez
    Jim

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From: [email-masked] (Rich Metzler)
Date: Wed, 03 Jul 96 11:38:47 GMT

>I have also used the Berkley Digital in both my fish cleaning station and 
tackle shop, and I have been very satisfied with it.  It is also pretty tough, 
as I have had many a fishermen drop it after handling a big salmon.
Rich
PortOntario Tackle Shop
Pulaski, NY 13142

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From: [email-masked] (Tom Bagshaw)
Date: Sat, 06 Jul 1996 17:17:32 GMT

On Mon, 01 Jul 96 15:15:02 GMT, [email-masked] (Monster

>weigh what you put in the bucket without any arithmetic.

Anyone know if these scales are available over here in the UK and if
so, from where and at what price?
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Should we call in an expert or cock it up ourselves?

Tom Bagshaw
[email-masked]
Merseyside UK.