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Old 06-15-2011, 06:00 AM   #1
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Scale

I'm shopping around for a scale that will accurately weigh fish.......what do you have/use? Looking to spend right around $30bucks.
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Old 06-15-2011, 05:20 PM   #2
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i have a rapala digal 50 lb scale, dont ask me how it works for fish but seems to be accurate for setting drags and there about $30.00
battery life is good, just sits there weekend after weekend with no use and still fire ups

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Old 06-15-2011, 06:57 PM   #3
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Those Rapala's are very accurate. Maybe too accurate. I suggest the same scale that Regor has.
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Old 06-15-2011, 07:02 PM   #4
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And it ONLY goes to 50lbs.....
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Old 06-15-2011, 07:21 PM   #5
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And it ONLY goes to 50lbs.....
Yes, after 50 lbs. you guess
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Old 06-15-2011, 07:47 PM   #6
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Mine is not very accurate, everytime I weigh a fish its like 10 lbs lighter than I thought
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Old 06-16-2011, 04:29 AM   #7
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I use the Berkley Lip Grip w/digital scale. I like it cause ithas a waterproof battery compartment.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishi...3Bcat104505480
Bought it when it was cheaper and on sale!

I also have a 15# Boga...working on purchasing a 30# Boga.
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Old 06-16-2011, 06:31 AM   #8
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I suggest the same scale that Regor has.
My scale is closer to accurate than your eye Eric, you were off by 1 lb this time
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Old 06-16-2011, 04:33 PM   #9
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH... good heckle.


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Those Rapala's are very accurate. Maybe too accurate. I suggest the same scale that Regor has.
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